Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Brazil
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
silky cornel
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
gold medallion tree
In German
Kinnikinnick
gold medallion tree
In French
Kinnikinnick
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
aureus arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kinnikinnick and Cassia Leptophylla
Wondering what are the properties of Kinnikinnick and Cassia Leptophylla? We provide you with everything About Kinnikinnick and Cassia Leptophylla. Kinnikinnick doesn't have thorns and Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns. Also Kinnikinnick does not have fragrant flowers. Kinnikinnick has allergic reactions like Unknown and Cassia Leptophylla has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Kinnikinnick and Cassia Leptophylla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Cassia Leptophylla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Kinnikinnick and Cassia Leptophylla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.