Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
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 branches, 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Root
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Kornelkirsche
Octopus tree
In French
cornouiller
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
árbol pulpo
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
polypus ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Octopus Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Octopus Tree
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.