Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Shrub
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Hillside
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Apple Tree
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
sweetshrub
In German
Apfelbaum
sweetshrub
In French
Pommier
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Manzano
sweetshrub
In Greek
μηλιά
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Macieira
sweetshrub
In Polish
jabłoń
sweetshrub
In Latin
Arbore
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Apple Tree and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Sweetshrub season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Apple Tree and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Apple Tree and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Apple Tree and Sweetshrub
Care of Apple Tree and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.