Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Orange, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
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, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
White Dogwood
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Weiß Dogwood
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Blanc Dogwood
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Dogwood blanco
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
λευκό Dogwood
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Branca Dogwood
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Biały Dereń
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Cornus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and White Dogwood
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and White Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and White Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and White Dogwood Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and White Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and White Dogwood are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and White Dogwood
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and White Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done No pruning needed and White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.