Cornus Controversa 12 Litre Pot 125/150cm

Cornus controversa – Elegant Tiered Beauty for Architectural Drama

Cornus controversa, commonly known as the Wedding Cake Tree, is a striking deciduous tree admired for its distinctive, tiered branching and graceful silhouette. With creamy-white spring flowers, lush green summer foliage, and rich autumn colours, it brings multi-season interest and architectural elegance to any landscape. Perfect as a focal point in larger gardens, woodland borders, or open lawns, this slow-growing tree delivers impact with poise and natural charm.

Key Features

• Form: Stunning horizontal, tiered branching that creates a layered, architectural shape.
  
• Flowers: Flattish clusters of creamy-white blooms in late spring, attracting pollinators.
  
• Foliage: Rich green leaves turn buttery-yellow to purplish-red in autumn.
  
• Height & Spread: Reaches higher than 12m tall over time and wider than 8m.

Ideal For

• Statement planting in larger gardens or parkland

• Woodland or naturalistic planting schemes

• Adding structure and elegance to open spaces

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Growing Conditions

• Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade
  
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil – ideally slightly acidic or neutral
  
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK climates
  
• Maintenance: Minimal – occasional pruning to maintain shape or remove crossing branches

Why Choose Cornus controversa?

• Architectural tiered branching for visual drama
• Seasonal beauty from flowers, foliage, and form
• Excellent choice for specimen planting
• Loved by pollinators and wildlife

Cornus controversa is a majestic choice that adds height, structure, and natural elegance to gardens. With its wedding-cake form and seasonal appeal, it’s a showstopper that stands out in any setting.

Cornus Controversa 12 Litre Pot 125/150cm Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth White Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.