Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
Cornus controversa
Muscari armeniacum
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
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, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Brown, Black
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
-
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
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
MUSCARI
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Grape Hyacinth
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
अंगूर जलकुंभी
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Traubenhyazinthen
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Muscari
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Muscari
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
grape hyacinth
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Muscari
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Szafirek
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Muscari
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Cornaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Grape Hyacinth
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Grape Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Grape Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grape Hyacinth season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Grape Hyacinth is while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Hyacinth is .
Wedding Cake Tree and Grape Hyacinth Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Grape Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Grape Hyacinth height is 15.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Grape Hyacinth are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
- Grape Hyacinth leaf color:
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Grape Hyacinth
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Grape Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.