Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
California
Types
Cornus controversa
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Awl-Shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Requires large amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Giant Sequoia
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Giant Sequoia
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Cornus
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Sequoioideae
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Giant Sequoia
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Giant Sequoia? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Giant Sequoia. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Giant Sequoia doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Giant Sequoia
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.