Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
California
Types
Cornus controversa
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Red, Orange Red
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Toyon
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Toyon
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Toyon
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Toyon
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Toyon
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Toyon
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Toyon
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Toyon. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Toyon 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 Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Toyon
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Toyon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Toyon Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Toyon are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Toyon
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.