Other Names
Carolina Allspice, Spice Bush, California Allspice, Western Sweetshrub, California Sweetshrub.
Origins - Along East, and West Coast of N. America.
Type
Perennial (deciduous).
Hardiness (see References, below) - Zones 6-9.
Bloom - Late Spring, Summer.
Approx. up to 10 ft (3 m).
Cultivation
Well drained, neutral to mildly acidic soils. Partial or full shade.
Average water needs.
Propagation - By cuttings, by division.
Other
Deliciously aromatic; Sweetshrub's attractive bloom
comes in various shades of raspberry red to Burgundy red. For white blooms try Calycanthus x 'Venus'
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References - Find more about Hardiness Zones
Special Thanks
Special Thanks to Town & Country Gardens Contributors: blogger, bulabean, dive-angel (Karin), flickr, Jasmine&Roses, J.G. in S.F., kingafoto,Rita Crane Photography. Rita Crane, daughter of LIFE magazine photographer Ralph Crane. Her work can be seen on Flickr at Rita Crane Photography or on her website., scott.zona, TMR
