Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
-
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
cornelian चेरी
In German
Elefant von Apple
Kornelkirsche
In French
Elephant d'Apple
cornouiller
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Cornales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Elephant Apple and Cornelian Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Cornelian Cherry? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Cornelian Cherry. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Cornelian Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Cornelian Cherry has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Elephant Apple and Cornelian Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Elephant Apple and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and 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. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.