Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
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Types
Deciduous Tree
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
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
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
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, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Lobed
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Severe allergen
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
sweetshrub
In German
Kies Eiche
sweetshrub
In French
Shingle Oak
sweetshrub
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
sweetshrub
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
sweetshrub
In Polish
gont Oak
sweetshrub
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Quercus
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Sweetshrub
Care of Shingle Oak and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done 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 Shingle Oak 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.