Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Cornus controversa
Cedars
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
देवदार एल्म
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Cedar Elm
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Cedar Elm
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Cedar Elm
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.