Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
  
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
  
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
  
Types
Not Available
  
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Grassland, Hillside
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,070.00 cm
  
38
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
White, Blue, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Cushion
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
  
Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
  
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
  
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
  
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
  
Balloon Flower
  
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
  
Balloon flower
  
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
  
Ballonblume
  
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
  
balloon Flower
  
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
  
globo de planta de flor
  
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
  
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
  
Balão flor planta
  
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
  
Balon kwiat roślin
  
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
  
balloon flos plant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Cornales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Campanulaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Platycodon
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cornoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Balloon Flower
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Balloon Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
Wedding Cake Tree and Balloon Flower Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Balloon Flower are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Balloon Flower
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Balloon Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done No pruning needed and Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.