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Calycanthus floridus (Carolina Allspice, Common Sweetbush)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 18142



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Laurales
Family: Calycanthaceae
Genus: Calycanthus
Species: Calycanthus floridus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Fragrant
  • Native
  • Shrub
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • July
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Acuminate
  • Lanceolate
  • Opposite
  • Ovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Centre Piece
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
  • Layering - Simple
  • Side Shoots
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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