Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
California, Mexico
Types
Cornus controversa
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
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
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Monterey Pine
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Cornoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Monterey Pine
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.