Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
-
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Giant Sequoia
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Séquoia géant
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Cornus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Cornoideae
Properties of Giant Sequoia and Wedding Cake Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Sequoia and Wedding Cake Tree? We provide you with everything About Giant Sequoia and Wedding Cake Tree. Giant Sequoia has thorns and Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Sequoia does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Sequoia has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation and Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Sequoia and Wedding Cake Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Giant Sequoia and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Giant Sequoia 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.