Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Willow Oak
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Overcup ओक
In German
sweetshrub
Overcup Oak
In French
sweetshrub
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Overcup Roble
In Greek
sweetshrub
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Overcup Oak
In Polish
sweetshrub
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
sweetshrub
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Willow Oak
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Willow Oak Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Willow Oak are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Willow Oak
Care of Sweetshrub and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.