Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Abutilon
Cornus controversa
Habitat
subtropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Peach
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
flowering maple
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Schönmalve
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
érable floraison
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
arce de floración
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
de bordo florescimento
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
klon kwitnienia
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Abutilon
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cornoideae
Season and Care of Flowering Maple and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Flowering Maple and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Maple and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Maple and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Flowering Maple and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Maple and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Maple and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Flowering Maple and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Flowering Maple 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.