Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Red
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
sweetshrub
In German
Red Maple Tree
sweetshrub
In French
Red Maple Tree
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
sweetshrub
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
sweetshrub
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
sweetshrub
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Laurales
Family
Aceraceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Sweetshrub
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Sweetshrub. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub doesn't have thorns. Also Red Maple Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Red Maple Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Sweetshrub has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Red Maple Tree and Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Maple Tree and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree 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 Red Maple Tree and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Sweetshrub
Care of Red Maple Tree and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple 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.