Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Turkey
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
हानबीन
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Hainbuche
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
charme
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
carpe
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
choupo-branco
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
grab
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Hornbeam
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Hornbeam Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Hornbeam are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Hornbeam
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.