Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Spreading
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Siberian peashrub
In German
sweetshrub
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
sweetshrub
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
sweetshrub
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
sweetshrub
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
sweetshrub
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Caragana
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Peashrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Sweetshrub and Siberian Peashrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.