Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,070.00 cm
  
38
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Yellow, Tan
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
  
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Ants, Birds, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
  
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
  
Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
  
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
  
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
  
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
  
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
  
भोज पत्र
  
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
  
Birke
  
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
  
Arbre de bouleau
  
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
  
Abedul
  
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
  
Birch Tree
  
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
  
bétula
  
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
  
Brzoza
  
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
  
Caerulus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Cornaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Cornus
  
Betula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cornoideae
  
Carpinaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Birch
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Birch Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Birch are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Birch
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done No pruning needed and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.