Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Cornus controversa
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Peony
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Peony
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Pfingstrose
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Pivoine
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Peonía
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
παιωνία
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Peônia
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Piwonia
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Peony
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peony season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peony is Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Peony Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Peony are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Peony
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.