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Wedding Cake Tree

Cornus Controversa 'Variegata'

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Overview

The Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus controversa \'Variegata\') is a striking deciduous shrub with layered, horizontal branches. It features variegated leaves with white margins that turn reddish-purple in fall. In late spring, it blooms small, star-like white flowers, enhancing its tiered "wedding cake" appearance. Mature size reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spread. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Hardiness zones 5-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–8Type Shrub
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — creamy-white flowers that create a soft contrast against the variegated foliage

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
20–30 Ft.
Mature width
35–40 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Cornaceae

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Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — shrub for full or half
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — Regular watering is crucial, especially in dry periods, to maintain its health and appearance
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — is a visually captivating deciduous specimen known for its distinctive
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — this ornamental tree offers a commanding presence in any landscape design
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — The horizontal branches form meticulously leveled tiers; which stands out against the green, image 51
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — shrub with white blooms; this ornamental tree offers a commanding presence in any landscape, image 59
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — In late spring, it blooms small, star-like white flowers, enhancing its tiered "wedding cake", image 63
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — white flowers in the garden
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — The Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus controversa \'Variegata\') is a striking deciduous shrub with layered
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — It features variegated leaves with white margins that turn reddish-purple in fall; the, image 62
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — which stands out against the green centers; it is adaptable to various soil types, although well-drained
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — is a visually captivating deciduous specimen known for its distinctive; commonly referred to, image 67
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — is a visually captivating deciduous specimen known for its distinctive; commonly referred to, image 47
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — shrub for full or half; the Wedding Cake Tree offers year-round interest and is a conversation, image 60
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — Mature size reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spread; prefers full sun to part shade and, image 44
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — With a height reaching upwards of 20 to 30 feet and a spread of 15 to 25 feet at maturity
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — It is adaptable to various soil types, although well-drained, fertile loam is ideal
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — Mature size reaches up to 20-30 feet in height and spread; prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — the Wedding Cake Tree offers year-round interest and is a conversation piece for any client's, image 57
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — white flowers in the garden; in late spring, it blooms small, star-like white flowers, image 58
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; creamy-white flowers that create a soft contrast
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — It features variegated leaves with white margins that turn reddish-purple in fall; the horizontal branches
Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — Regular watering is crucial, especially in dry periods, to maintain its health and appearance, image 56
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