Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Cornus controversa
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, 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
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
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
-
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
citron basilic
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
manjericão limão
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Lemon Basil
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.