Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) Carolina Allspice Live Bare Root Plant 12-18" - Hardy Deciduous Shrub

Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) - Carolina Allspice

The Sweetshrub, also known as Carolina Allspice, is a deciduous shrub valued for its fragrant dark maroon flowers and attractive green foliage. This live bare root plant measures 12 to 18 inches and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9. It offers a moderate growth rate and reaches a mature size of 6 to 10 feet in both height and width.

Key Features

• Fragrant maroon flowers that bloom in spring and summer
• Vibrant yellow foliage in the fall providing seasonal interest
• Rounded, bushy growth habit ideal for borders, cottage gardens, or as a standalone feature
• Low maintenance and easy to grow
• Adaptable to various soil types including clay and loamy soils

Growing Information

Sweetshrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Moderate watering is recommended, especially during establishment. Its adaptability to different soil types and hardiness in USDA zones 4-9 make it a versatile choice for many garden settings.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.