Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
रजत बाबा
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Silver Sage
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Silver Sage
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
silver Sage
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Silver Sage
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
silver Sage
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Argentum Sage
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Cornoideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Wedding Cake Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Wedding Cake Tree? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Wedding Cake Tree. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and Wedding Cake Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Silver Sage and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Silver Sage and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Sage and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Silver Sage and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Silver Sage 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.