Carolina Allspice

Calycanthus Floridus

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Overview

Carolina Allspice, or Calycanthus floridus, is a deciduous shrub native to the US, thriving in hardiness zones 4-9. It features maroon to reddish-brown blooms with a spicy fragrance, spanning 1-2 inches across. Reaching up to 6-9 feet in height and spread, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. This multi-stemmed shrub adds a unique aromatic touch and visual interest to any landscape design.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 4–9Climate Temperate

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — Reaching up to 6-9 feet in height and spread

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — is a deciduous shrub native to the US

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — thriving in hardiness zones 4-9

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — It features maroon to reddish-brown blooms with a spicy fragrance, spanning 1-2 inches across

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — Reaching up to 6-9 feet in height and spread

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — which appear in late spring to early summer

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–10 Ft.
Mature width: 6–12 Ft.

Classification

Family: Calycanthaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — This multi-stemmed shrub adds a unique aromatic touch and visual interest to any landscape design

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — is a deciduous shrub native to the US

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — thriving in hardiness zones 4-9

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — It features maroon to reddish-brown blooms with a spicy fragrance, spanning 1-2 inches across

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — Reaching up to 6-9 feet in height and spread

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — which appear in late spring to early summer

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — native to the southeastern United States

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — One of the most striking features of this shrub is its flowers

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — and can grow up to 6 inches in length

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — typically reaches a mature height and spread of 6 to 9 feet

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — scientifically known as Calycanthus floridus

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — is a versatile and aromatic shrub that brings both olfactory and visual appeal to landscape designs

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — well-drained soil with a pH level ranging from slightly acidic to neutral

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — or as a captivating specimen in mixed borders

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — Their intoxicating fragrance has been likened to that of strawberries

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — strap-like petal structure

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — inform them that occasional pruning may be necessary to maintain the desired shape and encourage lush growth

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — shrub with red blooms

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — is a deciduous shrub native to the US; reaching up to 6-9 feet in height and spread

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — thriving in hardiness zones 4-9; and can grow up to 6 inches in length

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — It features maroon to reddish-brown blooms with a spicy fragrance, spanning 1-2 inches across; well-drained soil

Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus Floridus) — red flowers in the garden

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