Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
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, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
Raintree
cornelian चेरी
In German
raintree
Kornelkirsche
In French
raintree
cornouiller
In Spanish
raintree
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Raintree
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Raintree
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Raintree
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Raintree
Krwawnik Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Raintree and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Cornelian Cherry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Raintree and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Raintree and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Raintree and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Raintree 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.