Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Does not require regular watering, 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
Poorly 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 limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
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
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Kornelkirsche
Laub- Cattail
In French
cornouiller
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
broadleaf Cattail
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Broadleaf Cattail 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 Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.