Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, 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 every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Fruits
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 Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Breadfruit
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Kornelkirsche
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
cornouiller
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
árbol del pan
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Arum
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Breadfruit
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Breadfruit season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Breadfruit Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Breadfruit are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Breadfruit
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.