Calycanthus floridus (sweetshrub)

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3 жыл бұрын

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@heather_e Жыл бұрын

I wish more people utilized this shrub. It's beautiful all year long and the fragrance is intoxicating. It stops you in your tracks and make you want to investigate that smell. I've always thought the blooms smells like a mixture of applesauce & Tropical Punch Kool Aid. When you break the twigs, I swear it smells like lemonade. 😂 It does not have a floral aroma at all. The current bush I have has been propagated throughout the years from my great great grandparent's land in the coalfields of WV. If you can get it to grow, I don't think you'll be disappointed at all with this shrub.

@ncstatedendrology6721 Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely seeing more of them in cultivated landscapes! And I love hearing everyone's descriptions of the smell, but sometimes they don't seem to have any odor at all.

@missdeeva2266 3 ай бұрын

Just purchased one yesterday for my backyard garden❤

@lesw3803 Жыл бұрын

Planting in zone 8b/9a on the Florida Panhandle Gulf Coast. Thinking on the East side of my house 10 feet away from the foundation so it ecieves some afternoon shade. Does this shrub grow quickly?

@Esther-kn4ru Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to grow this plant from seed. In the Netherlands that is, but no luck so far.

@heather_e Жыл бұрын

I never could get it to grow from seeds, either.

@tarae85 4 ай бұрын

I’m trying to grow from seeds I found some growing wild mid winter and have about 50 - 100 seeds. I only learned this plant existed after google image searching the pods. Haven’t planted yet. I have enough seeds to try various planting methods. Wondering if you cold stratified? I found mine in the woods in winter so I’m wondering if I can skip the stratification? PS I’m zone 7a/b. Get a moderate winter a few days here and there for about 2 months. Live on border or TN/GA but on a mtn which is about 5 degrees cooler. Sprouting advice is all over the place online.

@sillieshouse7206 2 жыл бұрын

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@jodymontez693 3 жыл бұрын

I live in southern Colorado (5b). Do you think it will grow here? Or survive the winter? It says it will grow in zone5. Had a few days of -14 this winter. Looks like a pretty bush. Thanks

@ncstatedendrology6721 3 жыл бұрын

I am surprised to hear that it's rated for zone 5! It's a tropical shrub. However, it is commonly found in our North Carolina mountains, so maybe it is worth a try. The flowers are really lovely.

@Kimmytran58 2 жыл бұрын

Is this plant leaves edible?Thanks!

@rudyferrell Жыл бұрын

@@ncstatedendrology6721 we have 5 sweet Betsy's in our yard and I was wondering when a good time to cut them back ?

@ncstatedendrology6721 Жыл бұрын

@@rudyferrell - I checked Growing and Propagating Showy Native Woody Plants by Richard Bir, but there was no information on pruning other than the fact that they will get 8 feet tall and 10 feet wide (I've seen larger in the wild). NC State's Extension Gardener Toolbox recommends pruning after flowering. If you prune now, you will not have blooms next year. More info: extensiongardener.ces.ncsu.edu/extgardener-sweetshrub-provides-alluring-fragrance-subtle-charm/

@ncstatedendrology6721 Жыл бұрын

@@Kimmytran58 - not that I know of!

@ahtamclovin Жыл бұрын

Where do I get your hat 🧢?

@ncstatedendrology6721 Жыл бұрын

The NC State Forestry Club has hats for sale! Slightly different designs now and stock is pretty low. Contact them through Instagram @ncsuforestryclub.