Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Cedars
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
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, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
sweetshrub
देवदार एल्म
In German
sweetshrub
Cedar Elm
In French
sweetshrub
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Cedar Elm
In Greek
sweetshrub
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Cedar Elm
In Polish
sweetshrub
Cedar Elm
In Latin
sweetshrub
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Sweetshrub and Cedar Elm
Care of Sweetshrub and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.