Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Australia
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Cornus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Pink Flame Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Pink Flame Tree? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Pink Flame Tree. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.