Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Cornus controversa
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
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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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Kale
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
गोभी
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Grünkohl
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Chou frisé
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Col rizada
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Λάχανο
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Couve
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
kale
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cornales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kale and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Kale and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Kale and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Kale and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Kale and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Kale and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Kale 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.