Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Cornus controversa
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Sakaki
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Sakaki
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Sperrstrauch
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Sakaki
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Sakaki
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Sakaki
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Sakaki
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sakaki
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Sakaki Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Sakaki are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sakaki
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.