Calycanthus
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Venus
Venus Sweetshrub, Strawberry Shrub, Spicebush
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Type:
Shrubs
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Height:
Tall 5' (plant 5-6' apart)
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Bloom Time:
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Shady
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Zones:
5-8
Find Your Zone
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Sandy
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Flower Color / Accent:
White /
White
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Large, magnolia-like white flowers with yellow and purple central markings are delightfully fragrant in early summer and appear intermittently thru the season. Glossy green foliage matures to a golden yellow in autumn. An exciting new introduction in Sweetshrubs. Patented.
Features to Note:
- Fragrant
- Deer Resistant
- For a sunny spot
- For a shady spot
General Information:
Calycanthus are deciduous flowering shrubs. Large, fragrant magnolia-like flowers adorn glossy foliage. Foliage matures to a golden yellow in autumn. Nice specimen plant or in mass for a hedge.
Plant Care:
No pruning necessary. OK to shape or thin in spring to remove any wayward or older woody branches.
