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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Calycanthus floridus you will need.

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Calycanthus floridus

Carolina Allspice

  • Ideal for the shrub border
  • Seed capsules persist into winter
  • Golden fall color
  • Fruity flower fragrance

  • Category: Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-9
  • Height: 5-6 ft
  • Spread: 5-7 ft
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Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
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Foliage Color
Green
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Habit
Upright
Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Calycanthus floridus

To care for Calycanthus floridus, also known as sweetshrub, ensure it is planted in well-drained soil and receives partial to full sunlight. Water the plant regularly during dry spells, and prune after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.