Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water carefully
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, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
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
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
रो अंजीर
In German
Kornelkirsche
Birkenfeige
In French
cornouiller
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
higo llorón
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
chorando fig
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
płacz rys
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Plorans ficum
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Weeping Fig season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Weeping Fig
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.