Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Cornus controversa
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
Lupinus
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
lupine
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
planta de lupino
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
tremoço planta
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
łubin roślin
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Lupine
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Wedding Cake Tree and Lupine Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Lupine are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Lupine
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.