Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub
Eastern Sweetshrub

Eastern Sweetshrub

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  • This Eastern Sweetshrub ships in a 1 Gallon Trade Pot
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Calycanthus Floridus - 

The Eastern Sweetshrub, also known as Carolina Allspice, is a charming native shrub cherished for its rich, spicy fragrance and striking, dark red blooms. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this low-maintenance shrub adds unique appeal to any garden with its aromatic flowers and lush green foliage that turns golden-yellow in fall. Ideal for shaded borders or naturalized areas, Eastern Sweetshrub is perfect for gardeners seeking beauty and fragrance.

Why Plant Eastern Sweetshrub?

  • Fragrant Blooms: Spicy-sweet, aromatic flowers bring a delightful scent to your garden.
  • Multi-Season Interest: Unique red blooms in summer, lush foliage, and golden fall color.
  • Easy to Grow: Thrives in a variety of soils and tolerates partial to full shade.

 

Part Sun to Part Shade.

Attracts birds, bees and butterflies.

Native to North America.

Red flowers, fragrant

This Sweetshrub ships in a 1 Gallon pot

Size: Mature size can reach up to 12'ft tall

Light: Does best in part shade

Hardiness Zone: 5 - 10

Characteristics: Calycanthus floridus is very resistant to disease and insect problems. It has a prolific suckering habit, adapts to many soils, and grows taller in shaded places. Blooms April - July. Fruits develop in summer.

Soil & Water: Prefers deep loamy soil that is kept moist with a soil pH between 6.1 - 7.5. Tolerates wet and clay soil and is deer and disease resistant. Does not tolerate drought.

*Pictures shown are of mature plants.

Allow minimum of 8' - 10'ft when planting.

Grows more compact in sun than in shade.

Prune after flowers have spent to shape or for maintenance.

Remove suckers promptly if colonies are not desired.

Fragrance intensifies as it matures

Can be grown in a container

**Seeds and other parts of the plant are poisonous when ingested.**

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Hardiness zone for this plant: 5 - 10

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