Species: Calycanthus floridus

(kal-i-kan'thuss flor'i-duss)

Calycanthus floridus

Sweetshrub; Carolina Allspice

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Several cultivars, those below are most often found in the trade.

'Aphrodite', 'Athens', 'Edith Wilder', 'Hartlage Wine', 'Luslawice', 'Margarita', 'Michael Lindsey', 'Purpureus', 'Towe', 'Urbana', 'Venus'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub > 8 feet

Height: 6' - 9' (6' - 12' spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: Large branching that may arch in shadier sites

Ornamental Other: shade or sun

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: very fragrant but not conspicuous dark red-brown flowers in May; shiny, dark green leaves turn yellow in fall; fruit persists into winter

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

very resistant; maintenance and problem free

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

native to southeastern U.S. (Virginia to Florida); easily transplanted; doesn't need a lot of pruning

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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