Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
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Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
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
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
sweetshrub
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
sweetshrub
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
sweetshrub
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
sweetshrub
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
sweetshrub
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Sweetshrub season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Sweetshrub
Care of Bird Cherry and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Bird Cherry 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.