Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chartreuse
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Nutrients
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CASTANEA mollissima
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Chinese Chestnut
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
चीनी अखरोट
sweetshrub
In German
chinesische Kastanie
sweetshrub
In French
châtaignier chinois
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Castaño chino
sweetshrub
In Greek
Κινέζικο κάστανο
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
castanha chinesa
sweetshrub
In Polish
Kasztan chiński
sweetshrub
In Latin
Chinese Chestnut
sweetshrub
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Castanea
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Chestnut and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Chinese Chestnut and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Chestnut and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Chestnut and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Chinese Chestnut and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Chestnut and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Chestnut and Sweetshrub
Care of Chinese Chestnut and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.