Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Cornus controversa
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Beans
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
बीजपत्र
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Cotyledon
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Cotyledon
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Cotyledon
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Liścień
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cornus
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Cotyledon. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Cotyledon
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Cotyledon Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Cotyledon are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Cotyledon
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.