Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Cornus controversa
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Brown
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Chinese lantern
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Lampionblume
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Chinese Lantern
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.