Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
cornelian चेरी
In German
Magnolienbaum
Kornelkirsche
In French
magnolia
cornouiller
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
magnólia
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Krwawnik Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cornales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Magnolia Tree and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.