Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Fruits, 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
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
carambola पेड़
In German
Kornelkirsche
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
cornouiller
arbre carambole
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
árbol de carambola
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
carambola ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Oxalidales
Family
Cornaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Carambola
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Carambola season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Carambola Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Carambola are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Carambola
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Carambola 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 Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.