Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cornus controversa
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Cornoideae
Pinoideae
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Shortleaf Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Shortleaf Pine? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Shortleaf Pine. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Shortleaf Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.