Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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Types
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Light Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore Eyes
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER campestre
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
फील्ड मेपल
sweetshrub
In German
Feld-Ahorn
sweetshrub
In French
Maple terrain
sweetshrub
In Spanish
arce de campo
sweetshrub
In Greek
Το πεδίο Maple
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
bordo de campo
sweetshrub
In Polish
Klon polny
sweetshrub
In Latin
Field Maple
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Laurales
Family
Aceraceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Field Maple and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Field Maple and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Field Maple and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Field Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Field Maple and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Field Maple and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Field Maple and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Field Maple and Sweetshrub
Care of Field Maple and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Field Maple 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.