Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Sweetshrub
American Beech
In Hindi
sweetshrub
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
sweetshrub
Amerikanische Buche
In French
sweetshrub
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
sweetshrub
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
faia americano
In Polish
sweetshrub
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
sweetshrub
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and American Beech
Season and care of Sweetshrub and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and American Beech Physical Information
Sweetshrub and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and American Beech are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and American Beech
Care of Sweetshrub and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.