Venus™ Carolina Allspice Shrub 'Athens'
Family: Calycanthaceae
(Spicebush Family)
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Height: 5-7 feet
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Spread: 5-7 feet
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Bloom Time: May to July
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Light: full sun to
partial shade
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Soil: average,
well-drained, but prefers rich moist loams
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Moisture: medium
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Use: specimen near
patio or other living areas where fragrant flower aroma may be enjoyed; shrub
borders, foundations
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Care: prune
immediately after flowering to shape or maintain compactness; remove root
suckers promptly if naturalization is not desired
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Concerns: no serious
insect or disease problems
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Native to: species native to eastern China
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Notes: dense, rounded,
multi-stemmed, non-fruiting with ovate glossy green leaves that turn golden
yellow to brownish yellow in fall; bark used as a substitute for cinnamon, supposedly
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Supplier: Landscape Designs Inc.
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Shade Garden F152
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