Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Cornus controversa
Tiger lily, Columbia lily, Woody lily
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
meadows, Shady Edge, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Never 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, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Single
Attracts
Birds
Deers, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Cough, Fever, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
LILIUM canadense
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Meadow lily
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
कनाडा लिली
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Kanada Lily
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Lily Canada
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Kanada Lily
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Kanada Lily
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Kanada Lily
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Kanada Lily
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Canada Lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Canada Lily
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Canada Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Canada Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Canada Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Canada Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Canada Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Canada Lily Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Canada Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Canada Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Canada Lily are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Canada Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Canada Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Canada Lily
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Canada Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Canada Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Canada Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.