Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune lower leaves, 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
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
तुरही ट्री
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Trompete Baum
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Cecropia obtusifolia
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Trumpet Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Trumpet Tree? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Trumpet Tree. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Trumpet Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Trumpet Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Trumpet Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Trumpet Tree
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done No pruning needed and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.