Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cornus controversa
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Yellow 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late 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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Oklahoma Redbud
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Oklahoma Redbud
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Oklahoma Redbud
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Oklahoma Redbud
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Oklahoma Redbud
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Oklahoma Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Oklahoma Redbud
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Oklahoma Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Oklahoma Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Oklahoma Redbud
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Oklahoma Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Oklahoma Redbud pruning is done 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 Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.