Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Argentina
Types
Cornus controversa
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Cholla
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
planta Salão
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
roślin Hall
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cornaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cornus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Cholla
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Cholla Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Cholla are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Cholla
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.