Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Cornus controversa
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
-
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Lignum Vitae
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Lignum Vitae
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Palo santo
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
pau-santo
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Cornaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Lignum Vitae
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Lignum Vitae. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Lignum Vitae 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 Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Lignum Vitae
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.