Calycanthus americana – Common Sweetshrub (B&B.DR.OP)

Ecosystem Services:
(B)-Birds                                             (B&B)-Birds & Butterflies

(BTF)-Butterflies                             (BW)-Black Walnut Resistant

(DR)-Deer Resistant                      (DRGHT)-Drought Resistant

(EC)-Erosion Control                    (EVR)-Evergreen

(FC)-Fall Color                                 (FRG)-Fragrant

(GRD)-Groundcover                      (H)-Host plant

(HMR)-Hummingbirds                (M)-Mammals

(MTH)-Moths                                   (N)-Nectar

(NB)-Native Bees                            (NST)-Nesting Material

(OP)-Other pollinators                 (RR)-Rabbit Resistant

(SHWY)-Showy                                (SPC)-Specimen Plant

Carolina allspice, is an erect to rounded deciduous native shrub in the Calycanthaceae family. It is found in the southeast, growing in shady woodlands and along stream banks. It grows 6-12′ tall with an equal or slightly greater spread.

It is commonly called a sweetshrub and strawberry bush in reference to its showy, fragrant blooms, which have been described as combining hints of pineapple, strawberry, and banana. The aroma is stronger in higher temperatures, and it is best to purchase the plant in flower as the fragrances vary widely.

Drought Resistant!