Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Ragged Robin
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Ragged Robin
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cornaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Ragged Robin
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.