Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Cornus controversa
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Limequat
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Limequat
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Limequat
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Limequat
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Limequat
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Limequat
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Limequat
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Limequat
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Cornaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Limequat
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Limequat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Limequat Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Limequat are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Limequat
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.