Calycanthus floridus, commonly called Carolina allspice, is a dense, rounded deciduous shrub with a suckering habit which grows 6-9' (less frequently to 12') tall with an equal or slightly greater spread. Features very fragrant, brown to reddish-brown flowers (2" across) which bloom at the ends of short branchlets in May.
Carolina-allspice Care
Calycanthus Floridus
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
min 6°C
Hardiness zone
4 - 9
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Provide the plant with a moderate amount of water, because even though it can tolerate drought, Calycanthus floridus prefers moist soil. Increase your watering frequency during the heat of summer.
Pruning
To shape the plant and to keep it from growing excessively in size, prune it immediately after flowering.
Fertilizer
Mature plants don't require fertilizer. By fertilizing young shrubs you can increase both the size and the amount of flowers on the plant.
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Sunlight
Carolina allspice shrubs grow in any exposure from full sun to shade.
Soil
They aren't picky about the soil.
Temperature
60-80°F (16-27°C). Not frost resistant.
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Additional
Ruminants are reported to have a toxic reaction from grazing this plant.
Popularity
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