Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Aaron Caladium
In German
Kornelkirsche
Aaron Caladium
In French
cornouiller
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Aaron Caladium
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.