Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Cornus controversa
Fruit
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark 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
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Sour cherry
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Sauerkirsche
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Ginja
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sour Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sour Cherry
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.