Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Australia, South America
Types
Cornus controversa
Hamelia patens
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Showy Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
Embothrium coccineum
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Chilean firetree
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
चिली आग पेड़
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Chilenischer Feuerbaum
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
arbre de feu du Chili
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
árbol de fuego chilena
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Χιλής δέντρο φωτιά
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
árvore de fogo chilena
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Chilijska drzewo pożaru
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Virgil arbor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Chilean firebush
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Chilean firebush? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Chilean firebush. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Chilean firebush doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Chilean firebush has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wedding Cake Tree and Chilean firebush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Chilean firebush
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Chilean firebush is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Chilean firebush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chilean firebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Chilean firebush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chilean firebush is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Chilean firebush Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Chilean firebush physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chilean firebush height is 400.00 cm and width 250.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Chilean firebush are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Chilean firebush flower color: Red and White
- Chilean firebush leaf color: White, Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Chilean firebush
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Chilean firebush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Chilean firebush 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 Chilean firebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.