Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Melanesia
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
-
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Copperleaf
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Copperleaf
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
copperleaf
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Copperleaf
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
CopperLeaf
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cornaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Copperleaf
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Copperleaf Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Copperleaf are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Copperleaf
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.