Magnolia Tree

Sweetshrub

About Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub

Magnolia Tree

Sweetshrub

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Types

Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria

Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus

Number of Varieties

192

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

shaded woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-4

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

White, Light Yellow, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown

Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood

Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'

Calycanthus floridus

Common Name

Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia

Sweetshrub

In Hindi

हिम चम्पा

sweetshrub

In German

Magnolienbaum

sweetshrub

In French

magnolia

sweetshrub

In Spanish

árbol de magnolia

sweetshrub

In Greek

Magnolia δέντρο

sweetshrub

In Portuguese

magnólia

sweetshrub

In Polish

magnolia drzewa

sweetshrub

In Latin

Magnolia lignum

sweetshrub

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Magnoliales

Laurales

Family

Magnoliaceae

Calycanthaceae

Genus

Magnolia

Calycanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

2104

1 27800

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Properties of Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub

Wondering what are the properties of Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub. Magnolia Tree doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub doesn't have thorns. Also Magnolia Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Magnolia Tree has allergic reactions like and Sweetshrub has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub

Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Sweetshrub season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.

Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub Physical Information

Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub are as follows:

Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green

Care of Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub

Care of Magnolia Tree and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia 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.