Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Warmer regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
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
Tan, Brown
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Peanut
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Erdnuss
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Cacahuète
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Maní
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Arachid
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Peanut
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cornoideae
Properties of Peanut and Wedding Cake Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Wedding Cake Tree? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Wedding Cake Tree. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. 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 Peanut and Wedding Cake Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Peanut and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Peanut and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Peanut and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Peanut 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.