Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
silky cornel
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
Anacahuita
In German
Kinnikinnick
Anacahuita
In French
Kinnikinnick
anacahuita
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
anacahuita
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
Anacahuita
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Anacahuita
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Anacahuita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Boraginales
Family
Cornaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Anacahuita
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Anacahuita season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Anacahuita Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Anacahuita are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Anacahuita
Care of Kinnikinnick and Anacahuita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.