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Calycanthus floridus

Carolina Allspice, Pineapple Shrub

Plant photo of: Calycanthus floridus
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

Dense, rounded shrub to 6 feet. Dark brownish red, 1 to 2 inches across, numerous sepals and petals, strong strawberry like odor, appearing May to July.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.