Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Abutilon
In German
Kornelkirsche
Abutilon
In French
cornouiller
Abutilon
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Abutilon
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Abutilon
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Abutilon
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Abutilon
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Abutilon
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Abutilon
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Abutilon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Abutilon Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Abutilon are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Abutilon
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Abutilon 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 Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.