Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Cornus controversa
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Roadsides, wastelands
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange, Yellow
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Marigold
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
गेंदा
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Ringelblume
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Souci
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Caléndula
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Malmequer
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Nogietek
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Marigold
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Marigold Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Marigold are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Marigold
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.