Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
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 green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Wintersweet
In German
sweetshrub
Wintersweet
In French
sweetshrub
Wintersweet
In Spanish
sweetshrub
wintersweet
In Greek
sweetshrub
Wintersweet
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
wintersweet
In Polish
sweetshrub
Wintersweet
In Latin
sweetshrub
Wintersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Not Available
Family
Calycanthaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Chimonanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Wintersweet
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Wintersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Wintersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintersweet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Wintersweet Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Wintersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Wintersweet are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
- Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Wintersweet
Care of Sweetshrub and Wintersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.