Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Australia
Types
Cornus controversa
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
बोतल ट्री
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Flaschenbaum
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Cornus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Bottle Tree
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.