Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Cornus controversa
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Do Not over Water
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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Persian lime
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Persian lime
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Cornaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Persian Lime
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Persian Lime Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Persian Lime are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Persian Lime
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.