Sweetleaf
Symplocos tinctoria
Family: Symplocaceae
Sweetleaf grows in partial shade and prefers moist, acidic soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Sweetleaf
Sweetleaf growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, acidic soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Sweetleaf as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 4-7 years.
Plant Overview
Sweetleaf (Symplocos tinctoria) is listed in the Symplocaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2052
- Family
- Symplocaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Sweetleaf is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 7-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-10
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, acidic soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 4-7 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 4-7 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.