Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Well Drained
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Figwort
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
figwort
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
scrofulaire
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
figwort
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
figwort
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
figwort
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
figwort
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Umber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Ranunculales
Family
Cornaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Figwort
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Figwort? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Figwort. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Figwort doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Figwort 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 Figwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Figwort
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Figwort is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Figwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Figwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Figwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Figwort Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Figwort physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Figwort are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Figwort leaf color:
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Figwort
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Figwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Figwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.