Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
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Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Coastal Regions
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
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Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
sweetshrub
In German
Cabbage tree
sweetshrub
In French
arbre de chou
sweetshrub
In Spanish
árbol de la col
sweetshrub
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
sweetshrub
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
sweetshrub
In Latin
brassica ligno
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Laurales
Family
Asparagaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Acidosasa
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
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Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Cabbage Tree and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Cabbage Tree and Sweetshrub
Care of Cabbage Tree and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage 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.