Wedding Cake Tree

Cornus Controversa 'Variegata'

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') — creamy-white flowers that create a soft contrast against the variegated foliage; the Wedding, image 52

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Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — this ornamental tree offers a commanding presence in any landscape design; is a visually captivating

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Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — In late spring, it blooms small, star-like white flowers, enhancing its tiered "wedding cake", image 23

Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — commonly referred to as the Wedding Cake Tree

Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — this ornamental tree offers a commanding presence in any landscape design; is a visually, image 50

Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — shrub with white blooms; this ornamental tree offers a commanding presence in any landscape design

Wedding Cake Tree (Cornus Controversa 'Variegata') — which stands out against the green centers

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