Calycanthus floridus Carolina allspice (Calycanthaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Calycanthus floridus
Carolina allspice
Deciduous shrub
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The Calycanthus floridus plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Alberta and West Virginia. It is a member of the Calycanthaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Carolina allspice. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. sterilis.

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Latin Name:  Calycanthus floridus
Common Name:  Carolina allspice
Family:  Calycanthaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Ruminants are reported to have a toxic reaction from grazing this plant[4, 222].

Mature Height:  2.7   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Rich low shady woodlands[4, 43].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light loamy soil that is deep and moist but succeeds in most fertile soils[11, 182]. Requires a well-drained soil[188]. Prefers a sunny position but it tolerates shade when grown in warm temperate zones[11, 200]. Requires a sheltered position, protected from cold winds[245]. All parts of the plant are richly fragrant[182]. The flowers have a refreshing scent of ripe apples[245]. The wood, leaves and roots smell strongly of camphor, whilst the bark smells like cinnamon[245]. This species is closely related to C. mohrii[182]. A very ornamental plant, there is at least one named variety developed for its ornamental value. 'Mrs Henry Type' is a large-flowered form[182]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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