Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Cornus controversa
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Oleaster
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
इलेगनस
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Elaeagnus
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Elaeagnus
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Elaeagnus
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elaeagnus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Elaeagnus
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and 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 Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.