Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southwest Asia
Types
not available
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Ivory
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Marshy ground, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Unknown
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Mealybugs, Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, 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
Not Available
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
Nerium
Common Name
silky cornel
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
ओलियंडर
In German
Kinnikinnick
Oleander
In French
Kinnikinnick
laurier-rose
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Adelfa
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
oleandro
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Oleander
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
Cleander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Gentianales
Family
Cornaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Wrightieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Oleander
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Oleander season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Kinnikinnick and Oleander Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Oleander are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Oleander
Care of Kinnikinnick and Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer Kinnikinnick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.