Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Asia
Types
Cornus controversa
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Hortensie
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Hortensia
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Cornaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Common Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Common Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Common Comfrey. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Common Comfrey
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.