Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
United States
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lavender, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
Phlox bifida
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Phlox bifida, Phlox
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Phlox bifida
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Phlox bifida
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Phlox bifida
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Phlox bifida
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Phlox bifida
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Phlox bifida
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Phlox bifida
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phlox bifida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Polemonioideae
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Phlox bifida
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Phlox bifida? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Phlox bifida. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Phlox bifida doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Phlox bifida has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wedding Cake Tree and Phlox bifida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Phlox bifida
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Phlox bifida is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Phlox bifida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Phlox bifida season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Phlox bifida is Loam while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox bifida is Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Phlox bifida Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Phlox bifida physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Phlox bifida are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
- Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Phlox bifida
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Phlox bifida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.