Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
China
  
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
  
Types
Not Availablle
  
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
  
Habitat
Open Forest
  
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
9-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
  
White, Red, Blue, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Burgundy
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Long Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Divison, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
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
  
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Compost
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
  
Pests and Diseases
Canker
  
Caterpillars, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
sneezing
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DAVIDIA
  
CORDYLINE
  
Common Name
Davidia
  
Cordyline
  
In Hindi
Davidia
  
Cordyline
  
In German
Davidia
  
Cordyline
  
In French
Davidia
  
cordyline
  
In Spanish
Davidia
  
cordyline
  
In Greek
Davidia
  
Cordyline
  
In Portuguese
Davidia
  
Cordyline
  
In Polish
Davidia
  
Cordyline
  
In Latin
Davidia
  
Cordyline
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Nyssaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Davidia
  
Cordyline
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Astereae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Davidioideae
  
Lomandroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Davidia and Cordyline
Season and care of Davidia and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Davidia and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Davidia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Davidia is Loam and for Cordyline is Not Available while the PH of soil for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cordyline is Not Available.
Davidia and Cordyline Physical Information
Davidia and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Davidia and Cordyline are as follows:
Davidia flower color: White
Davidia leaf color: Green
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Care of Davidia and Cordyline
Care of Davidia and Cordyline include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.