Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cornus controversa
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
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
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
-
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Pear
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
नाशपाती
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Birne
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Poire
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Pera
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Pera
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Gruszka
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Pear
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Wedding Cake Tree and Pear Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Pear are as follows:
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Pear
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.