Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Europe
Types
Cornus controversa
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
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
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
चुकंदर
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Rübe
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
betterave
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
remolacha
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
beterraba
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
buraczany
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cornaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Beet
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Beet Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Beet are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Beet
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.