Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
China, Korea
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
silky cornel
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Kinnikinnick
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Kinnikinnick
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Castaño chino
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Chinese Chestnut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Kinnikinnick and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Kinnikinnick and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.