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Oval
Slow to Medium
Calycanthus floridus
6' - 9'
6' - 12'
2'
This fruit-scented shrub is a welcome addition to any garden. The lovely reddish-maroon flowers begin appearing in May, and a strawberry-banana-pineapple scent fills the air. It works especially well in shrub borders or around outdoor living areas.
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
Acidic, Alkaline, Loamy, Moist, Rich, Sandy, Well Drained
The bark was supposedly used as a substitute for cinnamon in the past. Other common names include Carolina allspice, strawberry-shrub, Bubby blossom, Sweet Bubby, Sweet Betty and spicebush.
