Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Cornus controversa
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
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
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
-
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
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Carpinaceae
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:
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 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.