Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
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African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Hills, Lower slopes, open Woodlands
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Lime Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Spider mites
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS phellomanus
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Cork Oak
Marigold
In Hindi
कॉर्क ट्री
गेंदा
In German
Cork Tree
Ringelblume
In French
Arbre de Cork
Souci
In Spanish
Árbol de corcho
Caléndula
In Greek
Cork Tree
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Cork Tree
Malmequer
In Polish
Cork Tree
Nogietek
In Latin
Cork ligno
Caltha
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Celastraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Cork Tree and Marigold
Season and care of Cork Tree and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Cork Tree and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cork Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cork Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cork Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Cork Tree and Marigold Physical Information
Cork Tree and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Cork Tree height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cork Tree and Marigold are as follows:
Cork Tree flower color: Light Green
Cork Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Cork Tree and Marigold
Care of Cork Tree and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cork Tree pruning is done and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Cork Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.