Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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, 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Flowers, 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
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Snow Flake
In German
Kornelkirsche
Schneeflocke
In French
cornouiller
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Copo de nieve
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Floco de neve
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Płatek śniegu
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Aureus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Malpighiales
Family
Cornaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Snow Flake
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Snow Flake season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Snow Flake Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Snow Flake are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Snow Flake
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.