Calycanthus floridus

North America.

Carolina allspice is an upright-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide.

The shoots of Calycanthus floridus are tomentose.

The deciduous leaves of Carolina allspice are medium green, lanceolate, glossy, opposite. They are about 7 - 12 cm tall. Carolina allspice turns bright yellow in autumn.

Green-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The dark red flowers appear from June to July. They are strongly scented.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

The Carolina allspice has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- Pruning and sawing wounds and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).