Cornus controversa variegata

Common name: Wedding Cake Tree

Botanical name: Cornus Controversa Variegata

Categories:  Small Trees, shrubs

Flowering: A mass of cream flower in the summer

Fruit: Inedible black berries  in autumn 

Height: 4-8 m

Spread: 4-8 m

Care: This is a very hardy deciduous tree.  The wedding cake tree will grow in acidic or limey soil but it likes good rich soil that does not dry out in summer.  the leaves can be damaged by winds so should be given a well sheltered position. 

Margaret's Tip:

This small tree is famous for its elegance and beauty. Make sure it gets enough space as you don't want this beauty looking cramped or cut harshly back. You will love this tree.