Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
-
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
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
IRIS 'Beverly Sills'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Iris-Tall Bearded
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Beverly Sills Iris Plant
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Beverly Sills Iris Pflanze
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Beverly Sills Iris Plante
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Planta Iris Sills Beverly
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Μπέβερλι Σιλς Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Beverly Sills Iris planta
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Beverly Sills Iris Roślin
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Beverly Sills Iris Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Beverly Sills Iris
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Beverly Sills Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Beverly Sills Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beverly Sills Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Beverly Sills Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Beverly Sills Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Beverly Sills Iris Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Beverly Sills Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Beverly Sills Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Beverly Sills Iris are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Beverly Sills Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Beverly Sills Iris leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Beverly Sills Iris
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Beverly Sills Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Beverly Sills Iris 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 Beverly Sills Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.