Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Europe
Types
Cornus controversa
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
céleri chou
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
apio col
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
aipo couve
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
seler Kapusta
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Brassicales
Family
Cornaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Celery Cabbage
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.