Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
United States, California
Types
Cornus controversa
Quercus lobata
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
घाटी ओक
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Tal Eiche
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
valle del roble
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
vale Oak
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Dolina Oak
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Oak vallis
Family
Cornaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Valley Oak
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Valley Oak Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Valley Oak are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Valley Oak
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.