Botanical Name: Calycanthus floridus
Common Name: Eastern sweetshrub
Family Name: Calycanthaceae
Distribution/Origin: Eastern United States
Leaf: Bright green, 2.0 - 6.0inches long, 0.75 - 2.5inches broad
Bud: Opposite
Flower: Dark-red, Purplish/Brown, Burgundy, 1.5 - 3inches broad, Numerous spiraled tepals, Strongly scented, Apr/May/Jun/Jul
Fruit/Seed: Elliptic, Dry capsule, 5.0 - 7.0cm long, Containing numerous seeds
Stem/Bark: Strong camphor smell released when stems are scrapped
Size: Height: 1.0 - 4.0m/Spread: 1.0 - 4.0m
Habit: Deciduous, Bushy shrub, Suckering
Form: Round, Globose
Soil conditions: Well-drained, Rich
Moisture: Medium
Sun: Full sun, Partial sun
Exposure: Shade, Partial shade
Landscape use: Shrub boarders, Foundations, Native plant areas, Specimen near front door, patio or other living areas where the fragrant flower may be enjoyed
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