Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done No pruning needed and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.