Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
broad, flat
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
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
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used for making green dye, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
sweetshrub
मीठी चेरी
In German
sweetshrub
Süße Kirsche
In French
sweetshrub
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Cereza dulce
In Greek
sweetshrub
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Cereja doce
In Polish
sweetshrub
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
sweetshrub
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Sweetshrub and Sweet Cherry
Care of Sweetshrub and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.