Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
रजत बाबा
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Silver Sage
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
silver Sage
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
silver Sage
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
silver Sage
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Silver Sage. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Silver Sage
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Silver Sage Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Silver Sage are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Silver Sage
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.