Calycanthus floridus

Carolina Allspice, Strawberry Bush, Sweetshrub

Family: Calycanthaceae Calycanthus


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 10A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, screen, specimen
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown, green, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, rounded
Attributes and features Native to North America, fragrant foliage