Calycanthus floridus ~ Sweetshrub, Carolina Allspice amendment Leaf-roll necrosis may occur

Leaf-roll necrosis may occur

These blooms are made up of many tiny flowers and can create a striking display in your garden

The seedpods have the same star shape as the culinary Anise

the inconspicuous flowers in spring to give way to small red fruits in fall which last through winter

Calycanthus floridus ~ Sweetshrub, Carolina Allspice amendment Leaf-roll necrosis may occurSweetshrub is dense rounded deciduous shrub with aromatic luscious dark green leaves that turn gold in fall. Highly fragrant dark red magnolia like flowers bloom in late spring into summer which give way to fruits that persist into winter. Grows best in full sun and moist, well drained acidic soils. Calycanthus is pollinated by beetles, its flowers do not attract other pollinators as much. However, its seeds are sometimes eaten by small mammals and