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  • Calycanthus floridus
  • North American Native
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Reddish-brown flowers emit a delightful fruity fragrance reminiscent of strawberries, pineapples, and bananas. This adaptable native shrub features large, glossy foliage that turns a bright, buttery yellow in the fall.

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Size at Maturity

Height 6'- 9' Spread 6'- 9'

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Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8

Lowest Temperatures -30°F to -20°F

Light Requirements

Part shade - 4 to 6 hours of direct sun per day, mostly before midday

Wildlife Benefits

  • Supports Bees
  • Attracts Butterflies

Native Range

AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MA, MS, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV (Note: Northern populations often garden escapes/introduced)

Special Conditions

  • Deer Resistant
  • Moderate Salt Tolerance

Fragrant

Seasons of Interest

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

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Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in spring or fall in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade, spacing 6–8 feet apart. Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) is a native shrub with unusual, strap-petaled, wine-red flowers and extraordinary spicy-fruity fragrance from late spring through summer. It adapts to a range of soils from moist to average. Dig the planting hole generously, amend with compost, and water well.

Care Tips

Prune right after flowering to shape if needed. Sweetshrub can spread by suckers — remove them to maintain a tidy specimen or allow them to naturalize. The intensely fragrant flowers are the primary ornamental feature, so plant where the scent can be appreciated near a path or seating area. Fertilize lightly in spring. Fall foliage turns clear yellow. A wonderful, fragrant native shrub for shaded garden settings.

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