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About Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Sweetshrub


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tree   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
China   

Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
2   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-4   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22   
Not Available   

Habit
Spreading   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
240.00 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lobed   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

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   
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew   
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available   
Birds   

Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Sweetshrub   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
sweetshrub   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
sweetshrub   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
sweetshrub   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
sweetshrub   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
sweetshrub   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
sweetshrub   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
sweetshrub   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
sweetshrub   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Laurales   
Sapindales   

Family
Calycanthaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Calycanthus   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
4   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven. Sweetshrub doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Sweetshrub does not have fragrant flowers. Sweetshrub has allergic reactions like Toxic if not prepared properly and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Toxic if not prepared properly. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Sweetshrub and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.

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