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Wedding Cake Tree, Variegated Wedding Cake Tree
Cornus controversa VariegataOut of stock
Our new stock is growing! New stock will be available 1st September 2025.About this product
Cornus controversa variegata is a variegated variety of the true Wedding Cake tree introduced in the 1890s.
It is often the variegated one with which people associate the common name, Wedding Cake tree. As the name suggests, this stunning tree grows to form distinct layers with each new year of growth, giving it a tiered effect evident from a young age.
This specimen is variegated, with attractive cream to white margined leaves appearing in spring and a pink blush that gradually dulls.
The creamy-coloured flowers, produced shortly after the foliage, hang in clusters from the tree. Cornus controversa variegata is a truly stunning specimen, a sight to behold when at its best.
This Wedding Cake tree is for the patient amongst us. It is slow-growing and prefers well-drained soils and a sheltered aspect. Whilst the Variegated Wedding Cake tree is an unusual specimen to see planted, it is extremely desirable and makes a fantastic addition to any arboretum collection. Indeed, it makes a very good focus point in a garden, with both its colour and distinct shape providing interest.
At Barcham, we have these as small specimens, so if you are not a patient gardener, it is best to take a look at the green version, which will bring satisfaction quickly!
Mature height: 3-7m
Specifications
- Common names
- Wedding Cake Tree, Variegated Wedding Cake Tree
- Height of tree
- 3-7m
- Soil type
- Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
- Shape
- Broad
- Blossom Colour
- White
- Foliage Colour
- Variegated
- Information Flags
- Good for bees
- Looks good in
- Summer, Spring
- Location
- Garden, Parkland
- Genus
- Cornus