Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
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Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Black Cherry
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Black Cherry Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Black Cherry are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Black Cherry
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.