Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cornus controversa
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown
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
Yellow
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
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
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
Yellow Birch
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Yellow Birch
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
żółte brzozy
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Wedding Cake Tree and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Yellow Birch
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.