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Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus floridus

Also called Common Sweetshrub

Distinctive velvety rose-like rust-red flowers
Brownish seed capsules mature in the fall and persist into the winter
Glossy dark green leaves turn golden-yellow in the fall
Flower fragrance has been described as pineapple, strawberry, and banana
Bloom Time: April to July
Flower Size: 5 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Burgundy

HEIGHT:
150-175 cm

SPREAD:
175-200 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Carolina allspice has no disease or pest problems, is suitable for a wide variety of soils and has good shade tolerance.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Partial Sun/Shade

Fragrant

Cut Flower/Foliage

Cut Flower/Foliage

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Fruit
Fall Color
Seed

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Upright
Spreading

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen