Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Pawpaw
In Hindi
sweetshrub
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
sweetshrub
Papaya Pflanze
In French
sweetshrub
usine de papaye
In Spanish
sweetshrub
planta de la papaya
In Greek
sweetshrub
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
planta mamão
In Polish
sweetshrub
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
sweetshrub
quince herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Magnoliales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Pawpaw
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Pawpaw Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Pawpaw are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Pawpaw
Care of Sweetshrub and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.