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Sweet Shrub, Carolina Allspice 'Michael Lindsey'

Calycanthusfloridus

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Genus

Calycanthus (kal-ee-KAN-thus)

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Species

floridus (FLOR-id-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Textured

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Gardener's Notes:

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Known for its very glossy, shiny leaves.

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