Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
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Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Echte Kamille
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and German Chamomile
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and German Chamomile Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and German Chamomile are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and German Chamomile
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.