Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
-
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
SALIX alba
Common Name
Sweetshrub
White Willow
In Hindi
sweetshrub
White Willow
In German
sweetshrub
Oiite Oilloo
In French
sweetshrub
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Le saule blanco
In Greek
sweetshrub
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
sweetshrub
wierzba biała
In Latin
sweetshrub
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Malpighiales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and White Willow
Season and care of Sweetshrub and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and White Willow Physical Information
Sweetshrub and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and White Willow are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and White Willow
Care of Sweetshrub and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.