Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Australia
Types
Cornus controversa
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Pollution, Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Australian Willow, Wilga
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Hortensie
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Hortensia
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Cornaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Australian Willow
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Australian Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Australian Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Australian Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Australian Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Australian Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Australian Willow Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Australian Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Australian Willow height is 760.00 cm and width 613.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Australian Willow are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Australian Willow flower color: White and Ivory
- Australian Willow leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Australian Willow
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Australian Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Australian Willow 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 Australian Willow needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.