Calycanthus floridus ‘Athens’

(Carolina Allspice, Sweetshrub)


$26.99


Hardiness Zones:

 4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b

Quick Overview:

A dense, rounded deciduous shrub which grows up to 9′ tall. Features very fragrant, yellow flowers (2" across) which bloom at the end of short branchlets in May. Flowers give way to brownish, urn-shaped fruits (seed capsules) which mature in the fall and persist throughout the winter. Lustrous, dark green leaves to 6" long which turn golden yellow in the fall. Good cut flower. Common names include Carolina allspice or sweetshrub or strawberry bush in reference to the fragrant blooms. The species of this cultivar is native to Eastern North America.

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Description

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to full shade. Grows somewhat taller in shade than in sun. Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a rich loam. Prune immediately after flowering.

Additional information

Common Name

Carolina Allspice, Sweetshrub

Botanical Name

Calycanthus floridus 'Athens'

Container/Amount

3 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Growth Rate

Slow

Light Requirements

Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun

Height

to 9 ft.

Width

to 12 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

Spring

Flower Color

yellow

Fragrance

Yes

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

Yes

Fall Color

Yellow

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