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Georgia sweetshrub
Scientific Name: Calycanthus brockianus
Family: Calycanthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus)
Common Names
- Sweetshrub
- Carolina Allspice
- Strawberry Shrub
- Bubby Bush
- Sweet Betsy
- Florida Spice Bush
- Eastern Sweetshrub
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the use of crushed leaves and twigs for their aroma, suggesting the presence of potentially aromatic compounds that might be of interest to pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calycanthus floridus
- Family: Calycanthaceae (Sweetshrub Family)
- Synonyms:
- Calycanthus brockianus Ferry & Ferry (Georgia Sweetshrub)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Georgia and the broader southeastern United States.
- Often found in the woods of North Georgia.
- Prefers shade and can be found in woodland gardens and along wood edges.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A shade-tolerant shrub.
- Known for its aromatic flowers, leaves, and twigs.
- Flowers are strap-like and red, unlike native azalea flowers.
- Can be semi-evergreen in mild Georgia winters.
Quirky Facts
- The "Athens" sweetshrub was awarded the 2012 winner in the native plant category by the Georgia Gold Medal Plant Selection Committee.
- Some individuals have noted that their sweetshrub flowers have no scent.
Ecological Role
- Deer resistant.
Further Information
- Randy's Perennials in Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Suwanee, and Buford, Georgia carries both Calycanthus floridus and Calycanthus 'Venus'.
- Georgia Native Plant Society - Atlanta, GA
- University of Georgia (Dr. Michael Dirr mentioned)