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| Identification |
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Genus
Calycanthus
Species
floridus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sweetshrub
Carolina allspice
Family
CALYCANTHACEAE
Specimen number
S11627
Data source
HtZn p89;Frgnt p119
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
6' - 9'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-04
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers and leaves of Calycanthus floridus have a strong pineapple-like perfume. Carolina allspice (also known as sweet shrub) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species likes full sun to partial shade. It usually does best in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
urn-shaped fruit in winter
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fruity smelling flowers,fragrant leaves. flowers have a very ripe pineapple
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Pineapple
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Calycanthus floridus probably originates from Southern US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Calycanthus floridus is a woody perennial. Flowers: Carolina allspice (locally known in some parts as sweet shrub) has flowers with strap like petals. The flowers are usually a burgundy color.
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