Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
South America
Types
Cornus controversa
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Peanut
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
मूंगफली
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Erdnuss
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Maní
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Amendoim
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Arachid
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Peanut
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Wedding Cake Tree and Peanut Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Peanut are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Peanut
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.