Sweetshrub, Carolina Allspice

Scientific Name
Calycanthus floridus
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Maroon flowers, late spring into early summer, with a fruity fragrance; lustrous, dark green foliage, also fragrant when crushed; autumn color is a mild yellow.

Culture

Full sun to shade, often growing taller in shade; moist, well-drained soil; tolerant of alkaline soils.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
8.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
8.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Width

(or slightly larger)

Mature Form

Rounded

Native Regions, Text

United States

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Sweetshrub flower
picID
18788
Image
Sweetshrub flower and leaves
picID
18789
Image
Sweetshrub leaves
picID
18790
Image
Sweetshrub leaves and flowers
picID
18791
Image
Sweetshrub form
picID
18792
Size
PlantID
329