Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Cornus controversa
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
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
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Narzissen
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Narcissus
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Narcissus
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Narcissus
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Narcyz
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Jonquil
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Jonquil Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Jonquil are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Jonquil
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.