Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Radermachera sinica
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Requires regular watering during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
China Doll
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Zimmeresche
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
china doll
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
china doll
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of China Doll and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of China Doll and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
China Doll and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
China Doll and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of China Doll and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of China Doll and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.