Calycanthus 'Venus'

Sweetshrub, Spicebush

Family: Calycanthaceae Calycanthus


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, specimen
Height 5' to 6' / 1.60m to 1.80m
Spread 6' to 7' / 1.80m to 2.20m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown, green, red
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect