Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Himalayan Birch. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Himalayan Birch
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done No pruning needed and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.