Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Cornus controversa
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Tilaka
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Tilapia
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Tilapia
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
tilapia
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
tilaka
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
tilaka
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
tilakiem
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Tilaka. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Tilaka 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 Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Tilaka
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Tilaka Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Tilaka are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Tilaka
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.