Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Australia
Types
-
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Root, Seeds
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 As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
बोतल ट्री
In German
Kornelkirsche
Flaschenbaum
In French
cornouiller
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Utrem ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Cornus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Bottle Tree
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.