Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
-
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Trident shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Leaves
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Kornelkirsche
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
cornouiller
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Bilwa
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Bael
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Bael season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Bael Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Bael are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Bael
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Bael 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 Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.