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Carolina
Allspice
Calycanthus |
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Description:
An upright, oval shaped shrub that looks great in the back of the shrub border or for use
as a screen. The flowers are borne on last year's stems in mid-spring and have a
fragrance similar to strawberries. All or parts of this plant are poisonous.
Pollen will cause slight allergy in certain people.
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| Common Name: |
Carolina Allspice, Sweetshrub, Strawberry
Bush |
| Botanical
Name: |
Calycanthus |
| Type: |
Deciduous shrub |
| Soil
Preference: |
Will tolerate some drought, wetness and
salt and will grow in dry to occassionally wet soil but prefers well-drained/loamy, sandy
or clay soils with a pH of acidic to slightly alkaline (less than 7.7) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade, full
shade |
| Attributes: |
Pest tolerant, will grow in moist soils,
fragrant |
| Pests: |
None serious |
| Diseases: |
Bacterial crown gall will cause wart-looking growths near the
soil line on the stem. Powdery mildew also may become a problem |
| Care: |
Prune right after flowering if nessecary. Fertilize
with Holly-tone, Plant-tone or a water-soluble fertilizer at the recommended rates. Planting
Instructions: Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties:
This variety listing is for
informational purposes only,
it is not a catalog.
To view our catalog or availability, click
here
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Calycanthus
floridus
Sweet Shrub, Allspice
zones 5b-10a
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| Description: Dark green leaf color in summer, yellow in fall.
Fragrant red Magnolia-like flower in May. This is a pest-free plant that can
be meshed into any garden setting. Foliage is somewhat fragrant |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring and Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, yellow fall color;
fall colors are attractive |
| Height: |
6-10' |
| Spread: |
6-10' |
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Calycanthus
floridus 'Aphrodite'
Sweet Shrub, Allspice
zones
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| Description:
A new, improved Calycanthus with large, bright red, super fragrant,
magnolia-like flowers. This re-bloomer has nice, glossy foliage,
too. Another great introduction from Proven
Winners® ColorChoice® Shrubs. |
| Bloom Color: |
Red |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring and Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green. Yellow fall color. |
| Height: |
5-6' |
| Spread: |
6-7' |
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Calycanthus
floridus 'Athens'
Sweet Shrub, Allspice
zones
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| Description:
The traditional pink blooms are replaced with a soft yellow on this dense,
rounded shrub with flowers redolent of cloves and sweet fruit. The flowers
are followed by urn-shaped brown fruit that matures in fall and remains on
the plant all winter. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring and Summer |
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Foliage Color: |
Green. Yellow fall color. |
| Height: |
6-9' |
| Spread: |
9-12' |
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Calycanthus
floridus 'Venus'
Sweet Shrub, Allspice
zones
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| Description:
The glossy foliage and 5 inch Magnolia-like flowers will make you want to
add this medium-sized shrub to your garden. Flower buds emerge ivory, then
open white with yellow and purple infusions in the center. The heavy floral
fragrance of strawberry and melon perfume the garden while in bloom. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring and Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green. Yellow fall color. |
| Height: |
8-10' |
| Spread: |
6-10' |
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