Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
-
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Bark, Fruits, 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
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Elephant Apple
In German
Kornelkirsche
Elefant von Apple
In French
cornouiller
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Elephant Apple
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Dilleniales
Family
Cornaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Cornelian Cherry and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Cornelian Cherry and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Cornelian Cherry and Elephant Apple. Cornelian Cherry doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Cornelian Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Cornelian Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cornelian Cherry and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Elephant Apple
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.