RE: Calycanthus

My Calycanthus are in bloom right now and the nature of the scent really seems to depend on the weather, especially temperature.  Early in the morning when it's cool and the the plants are wet with dew they smell just as Nancy describes them, like overrripe apples.  Later in the afternoon on a warm day the odor becomes sweeter and more tropical.  To my nose it smells like guava.  It's a subtle, complex aroma, but quite pleasant and not at all off putting.  But I like the smell of privet and callery pear blooms which most people find quite stinky.  Depends on how your brain is wired I guess.

-Ron

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hal or Nancy Robinson [r*@bellsouth.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 9:29 PM
> To: woodyplants@hort.net
> Subject: Calycanthus
> 
> 
> Well, since I do not like the smell of over ripe apples I like the
> unscented plants myself.  I do not think any of the plants 
> growing on my
> hillside have a scent of any kind.  Different people smell different
> odors.  You will have to check with other people to see how they react
> to the odor.  I had a huge one outside a window in Alabama that really
> made me dislike that plant.  My nonfragant ones are good.  The leaves
> smell good too.  Just do not smell like over ripe apples.
> Nancy Robinson  Tennessee
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