Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
-
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Whole plant
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, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Kornelkirsche
Tulpenbaum
In French
cornouiller
tulipier
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Tulipa arbore
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Magnoliales
Family
Cornaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Cornus
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Tulip Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Tulip Tree
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Tulip 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.