Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Europe
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
choy sum
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
choy sum
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
choy sum
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
choy sum
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
choy sum
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
choy sum
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
choy sum
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Capparales
Family
Cornaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Choy Sum
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Choy Sum Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Choy Sum are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Choy Sum
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.