Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Cornus controversa
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
-
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Nectarine
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
nectarine
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Nektarine
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
nectarine
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
nectarina
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
nectarina
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
nektarowy
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Nectarine
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Nectarine Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Nectarine are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Nectarine
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.