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Calycanthus floridus

Sweetshrub

Calycanthus floridus
This upright shrub has brown-red flowers with a spicy fragrance. Dried wood has a camphor-like aroma. Excellent as a background shrub. Prefers moist, loamy soil. Sun or full shade. 2004 Plants of Merit®.

Sun / Shade Ratio

Shade Tolerance

Sun Tolerance

Attributes

SHAPE
Upright, spreading
FOLIAGE
Glossy, dark green
FALL FOLIAGE
Golden yellow
MINIMUM HEIGHT
4
Feet
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
6
Feet
MINIMUM SPREAD
6
Feet
MAXIMUM SPREAD
8
Feet
HARDINESS ZONES
5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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