Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, 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
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available, pollinators
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Goumi
sweetshrub
In German
Goumi
sweetshrub
In French
Goumi
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Goumi
sweetshrub
In Greek
Goumi
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Eau
sweetshrub
In Polish
Woda
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Goumi and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Goumi and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Goumi and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goumi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goumi is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Goumi and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Goumi and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Goumi and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Goumi flower color: Not Available
Goumi leaf color: Not Available
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Goumi and Sweetshrub
Care of Goumi and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Goumi 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.