Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Tree
Origin
-
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Prunus serrulata
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
-
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
चेरी
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Blühende Kirsch
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
cerisier
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
florentem cerasis
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cornoideae
Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Flowering Cherry and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Flowering Cherry 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.