Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
-
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
candelabra primrose
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.