Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cornus controversa
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Green, Tan
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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, 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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Yambohne
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Jicama. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Jicama
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Jicama Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Jicama are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Jicama
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.