Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Sweetbay
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Laurus nobilis
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Loureiro
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sweetbay
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Sweetbay Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Sweetbay are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sweetbay
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done No pruning needed and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.