Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
Southeastern Asia, China
  
Types
not available
  
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
  
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
White
  
Red, Magenta
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Copper
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Twice a week
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Regular watering required
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
  
Used As Food, 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
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
  
LITCHI chinensis
  
Common Name
silky cornel
  
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
  
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
  
लीची
  
In German
Kinnikinnick
  
Lychee
  
In French
Kinnikinnick
  
Lychee
  
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
  
Lychee
  
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
  
λίτσι
  
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
  
lichia
  
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
  
Lychee
  
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
  
Lychee
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Sapindaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Litchi Sonn
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Sapindoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Lychee
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Lychee season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Kinnikinnick and Lychee Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Lychee are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Kinnikinnick and Lychee
Care of Kinnikinnick and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.