Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Asia, India
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
बरमूडा घास
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Bermuda Gras
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Grama
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Cornus
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Bermuda Grass flower color:
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Bermuda Grass
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Bermuda Grass pruning is done . In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.