Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cornus controversa
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Cattle Fodder, 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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Broomsedge grass
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
broomsedge Gras
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Broomsedge
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Broomsedge Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Broomsedge
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.