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| Calycanthus floridus - Sweetshrub |
| Family |
Calycanthaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Calycanthus floridus |
| Common Name |
Sweetshrub, Carolina Allspice, Sweet Buddy |
| Size |
6 - 9' tall with 6 - 12' spread |
| Hardiness |
Zone 4 - 9 |
| Culture |
Adapts to most conditions; high to low pH, full sun to shade. |
| Ornamental Value |
Sweet, reddish-maroon flowers in spring, yellow fall color. |
| Landscape Use |
For shrub borders, patio plantings, and for naturalizing. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Opposite, simple, broad-ovate, 2-5" long leaves, stems are 6-sided and fragrant when crushed. |
| Notable Cultivars |
'Margarita' (yellow flower), 'Purpureus' (purple leaf). |
| Campus Location |
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