Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Cornus controversa
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
American Beech
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
faia americano
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and American Beech
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and American Beech Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and American Beech are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and American Beech
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, 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 American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.