Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
anti-inflammatory
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Angelonia
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Angelonia
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Angelonia
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Angelonia
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Angelonia
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Angelonia
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Angelonia
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Angelonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cornaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Angelonia
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Angelonia is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Angelonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Angelonia Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Angelonia are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Angelonia leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Angelonia
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Angelonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.