Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Western United States
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-9
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, 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 Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.