Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-5
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Red Clover
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Kornelkirsche
Rotklee
In French
cornouiller
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Trébol rojo
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Trifolium pratense
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Red Clover
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Red Clover season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Red Clover Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Red Clover are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Red Clover
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Red Clover 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 Red Clover 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 Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.