Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Australia
Types
Cornus controversa
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Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
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, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
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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
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Water regularly for 2 months
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
-
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Blowflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Wilga, Native Willow
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Wilga
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Pirol
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
loriot
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
oriol
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
φλώρος
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
papa-figos
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
Wilga
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
oriole
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Cornaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Wilga
Wondering what are the properties of Wedding Cake Tree and Wilga? We provide you with everything About Wedding Cake Tree and Wilga. Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns and Wilga doesn't have thorns. Also Wedding Cake Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Wedding Cake Tree has allergic reactions like and Wilga 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 Wilga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Wilga
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wilga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Wilga Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Wilga are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Wilga
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Wilga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.