Sweetshrub 'Aphrodite'

I am very pleased with the second year growth of my plant. Having read that it was a relatively slow grower I was overwhelmed at the grow...Read Moreth this summer here in Ontario Canada. It has been a proliferation bloomer since early spring. Stunning.
My only question is: is this plant known for producing sucker branches ? I have 6 very tall non flowering branches that to my gardening knowledge I would say are indeed suckers. Any information is greatly appreciated.

I need to know if anyone has any information regarding the degree of toxicity of this shrub. I made a cursory info search about this plan...Read Moret before ordering one from a fund raiser for Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. It seemed Perfect; deer resistant, drought tolerant, clay soil, pest and disease tolerant, and FRAGRANT to boot! But alas, today is the day I pick up my order and upon further search this morning, I have found info that it is toxic! I need to know to what degree! I have goats and ducks that occasionally escape into the yard section where I planned to plant this. Please any info appreciated

This is a large suckering shrub, not a tree. It has huge burgundy flowers like C. 'Hartlage Wine' but it also has the apple-like fragranc...Read Moree of C. floridus. Large glossy leaves.

The floral display is attractive but I don't find it overwhelming.

Easy, adaptable. No serious pest or disease problems. Flowers best in full sun.

It was hybridized by Tom Ranney at NC State U. using three species: C. floridus, C. occidentalis, and C. chinensis.

Most sources say this is hardy to Z5a.

US PP # 24,014
Can. PBRAF

I heard about Calycanthus from a friend and did a lot of research about which cultivar was the most fragrant. Decided upon 'Aphrodite'......Read Morethen it took me 2 years to find one. It has been growing in my garden for a couple of years now. The first year, I got a few blooms, last year maybe 10 or 12. I am really looking forward to the show this year. I think it was worth the wait.