Common Sweetleaf
Scientific Name: Symplocos tinctoria (L.) L'Hér.
Synonyms: Symplocos tinctoria (L.) L'Hér. var. <i>ashei</i> Harbison, Symplocos tinctoria (L.) L'Hér. var. <i>pygmaea</i> Fernald
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ebenales / Symplocaceae / Symplocos Jacq./ Symplocos tinctoria (L.) L'Hér.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | SYTI |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | SYTI |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Common Sweetleaf is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -22 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | None |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 178 |
| pH, Maximum | 6.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.5 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1280 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 320 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 100 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 40 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Yellow-Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 40 |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 20.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | No |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Fall |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
