Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Mexico
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-14
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Flowers
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
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
tabardillo
In German
Kornelkirsche
tabardillo
In French
cornouiller
tabardillo
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
tabardillo
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Tabardillo
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Tabardillo
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Tabardillo
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Tabardillo
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Tabardillo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Tabardillo Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Tabardillo are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Tabardillo
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.