Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Flowers, 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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Kornelkirsche
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
cornouiller
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Cornaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Caesar Siberian Iris 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 Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.