Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
-
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
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Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
Prunus avium
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
sweetshrub
चेरी का पेड़
In German
sweetshrub
Kirschbaum
In French
sweetshrub
Cerisier
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Cerezo
In Greek
sweetshrub
κερασιά
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
árvore de cereja
In Polish
sweetshrub
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
sweetshrub
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Sweetshrub and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Cherry Tree
Care of Sweetshrub and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.