Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
South America, Brazil
Types
Cornus controversa
Yucca
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS controversa
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
Wedding Cake Tree
शकरकंद
In German
Hochzeitstorte Baum
Palmlilie
In French
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
Yucca
In Spanish
Pastel de bodas del árbol
Yucca
In Greek
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
Yucca
In Portuguese
Árvore do bolo de casamento
iúca
In Polish
Wedding Cake Drzewo
yucca
In Latin
MUSTACEUM ligno
Yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Yuca
Season and care of Wedding Cake Tree and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Wedding Cake Tree and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yuca season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wedding Cake Tree and Yuca Physical Information
Wedding Cake Tree and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Wedding Cake Tree and Yuca are as follows:
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Yuca
Care of Wedding Cake Tree and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.