Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Cramps, Dermatitis
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Kornelkirsche
Lichtnussbaum
In French
cornouiller
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Aleurites moluccanus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cornaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Kukui
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Kukui season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Kukui Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Kukui are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Kukui
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Kukui 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 Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.