Carolina Allspice: A Scentful and Lovely Shrub to Place In Your Garden.

Build a garden out of Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus floridus), a magnificent deciduous shrub prized for its distinctive fragrant flowers and entire, dark leaves. The succulent is native to the southeastern United States and ideal for a sleek, low-maintenance yard. As a specimen plant, as a fragrant hedge, or in place of your beds, the Carolina Allspice is interesting and attractive all year round.

Main Characteristics of Carolina Allspice:

Beautiful Leaves: The Carolina Allspice has a long stem of green leaves that are a lovely golden-yellow in fall and add a touch of color year-round.
Small and Versatile: As a mature plant, it will reach 6–10 ft in height and lends itself to garden configurations from borders and foundation plantings to natural habitats and woodland gardens.

Benefits of Planting Carolina Allspice:

Native and Wildlife-Friendly: Carolina Allspice is a shrub that contributes to native ecosystems through bees and butterflies.
Low-Water: This evergreen shrub is hardy in USDA zones 4–9 and will grow in full sun or shade on any soil.
Practical Applications: Its fragrant flowers and dense growth habit make it perfect for privacy screens, fragrant hedges, or specimen plants.

Planting and Care Instructions:

Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Roots: Grows well in moist, drainage soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Water: Water constantly, especially in the first growing season. A plant will survive drought occasionally once it’s established.
Pruning: Prune lightly once flowers are done to keep them in shape and healthy.
Mulching: Mow a mulch around the base to help hold in moisture and temper soil temperature.

Why Choose Carolina Allspice?

Carolina Allspice is more than a shrub; it’s a sensory treat, a bird’s eye plant, and a lovely plant to have in your garden. Its aromatic flowers, rich leaves, and versatility make it an ideal plant for amateurs and pros. Enjoy the traditional look and smell of the Carolina Allspice at home today!