Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Cornus controversa
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
árbol del pan
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Breadfruit
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Breadfruit Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Breadfruit are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Breadfruit
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.