aphrodite sweetshrub - GARDEN
Q: I was trimming some of my Aphrodite sweetshrub bushes and found a weird growth on them (see reader's photos). I was trimming them back anyway, so I cut those branches off. Should I spray something?
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'Aphrodite' calycanthus flowering shrub is a hybrid between our native Calycanthus and the Asian species, xSinocalycanthus. You're probably wondering if it's fragrant, and the answer is - it depends. The sweetshrub calycanthus scent varies based on the age of the bloom, the time of day, and the flower itself. Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' Common Name (s): Aphrodite Sweetshrub Sweetshrub Phonetic Spelling kal-ee-KAN-thus a-fro-DI-tee Description ‘Aphrodite’ is a deciduous flowering shrub in the sweetshrub family (Calycanthaceae).
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It was developed in a collaborative project with NC State and Spring Meadow Nursery. It is a hybrid of undisclosed parentage. Valued for the sweet, fruity fragrance of its flowers, Calycanthus 'Aphrodite' (Sweetshrub) is a compact, dense, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub boasting large, fragrant, deep red flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm). Resembling magnolia blossoms, they are produced in abundance at the ends of short branchlets in late spring - early summer.
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The lustrous foliage of dark green oval leaves turns an ... 'Aphrodite' sweetshrub. Photo: Proven Winners Sweetshrub is a deciduous bush named for the spidery magnolia-like flowers that exude a sweet fruity fragrance. Also known as spicebush, allspice, and strawberry bush, most varieties are native to North America, growing as an understory shrub in forests, moist woodlands, and along stream banks. Aphrodite Sweetshrub is a medium-sized, multi-stemmed shrub with stunning, large, burgundy flowers with a sweet, apple-like scent in summer. The Aphrodite Sweetshrub is a wonderful addition to any landscape.
It makes for a one of a kind focal point, and it does well with mass planting. Aphrodite Sweetshrub Care Plant your Aphrodite Sweetshrub in full to part sun, ensuring it receives minimum four hours of sun per day. It requires moist well drained soil. This is the single-trunk tree form version of the Aphrodite Sweetshrub, gifted with the largest and most beautiful blooms in the sweetshrub family.