Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Cornus controversa
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Wirsing
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
col de col rizada
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Cornales
Brassicales
Family
Cornaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Wedding Cake Tree and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.