Thursday, 17 September 2015

Cornus controversa



  • Common Name - wedding cake tree
  • Botanical Name - Cornus controversa
  • Family - Cornaceae
  • Leaf - simple, pinnate veins, elliptic shape
  • Flower - corymb, June - July
  • Bud - sub opposite or alternate
  • Bark -  lightly fissured 
  • Fruit - drupes, September - October
  • Habit - tiered branches, upright
  • Form - oval
  • Size - 10-15m
  • Culture - acidic/humus rich/well drained soil, full sun/part shade

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