Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
United States, Central United States
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, 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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Shingle Oak
In German
sweetshrub
Kies Eiche
In French
sweetshrub
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
sweetshrub
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
sweetshrub
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Shingle Oak
In Polish
sweetshrub
gont Oak
In Latin
sweetshrub
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Shingle Oak
Care of Sweetshrub and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Shingle Oak pruning is done 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.