Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Aesculus glabra
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
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
Orange, Tan
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Ohio buckeye
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cornoideae
Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Wedding Cake Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and Wedding Cake Tree? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and Wedding Cake Tree. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like and Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Ohio Buckeye and Wedding Cake Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Ohio Buckeye 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.