Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Cornus controversa
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.