Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bismarckia nobilis
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver, Gray
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver, Gray
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Leaf Shape
Costapalmate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Larva, Palmetto weevil
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Nut
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Chewing
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BISMARCKIA nobilis
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Bismarck Palm
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
Bismarck Palm
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Bismarck Palm
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Bismarck Palm
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Bismarck Palm
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Bismarck Palm
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bismarck Palm
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Bismarck Palm
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Bismarck Palm
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Cornoideae