Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Cornus controversa
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Snow Queen', Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Arctic Jay'
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Pink
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
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Transplanting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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
Red blotch
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Antioxidants, Cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Kernel, Stem
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Added to salads, Chewing, Gum, Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Nectarine, Redchief Nectarine, White Nectarine
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
आड़ू
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Redchief'
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Pêcher
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Prunus persica
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Prunus persica var. nucipersica «Κόκκινο Διευθύνων»
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
Pessegueiro
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Brzoskwinia zwyczajna
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Prunus persica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cornoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and White Nectarine
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and White Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and White Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for White Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for White Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and White Nectarine Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and White Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and White Nectarine are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
White Nectarine flower color: Light Pink
- White Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and White Nectarine
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and White Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and White Nectarine 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 White Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.