Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broadly Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Heart problems
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
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
CRATAEGUS phaenopyrum
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Washington Hawthorn
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Washington Hawthorn
In German
Kornelkirsche
Washington Hagedorn
In French
cornouiller
washington aubépine
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
espino Washington
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
washington hawthorn
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
washington espinheiro
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Washington głogu
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Washington alba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Washington Hawthorn
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Washington Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Washington Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Washington Hawthorn season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Washington Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Washington Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Washington Hawthorn Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Washington Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Washington Hawthorn height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Washington Hawthorn are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Washington Hawthorn flower color: White
- Washington Hawthorn leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Washington Hawthorn
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Washington Hawthorn 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 Washington Hawthorn 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 Washington Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.