Carolina Allspice

Carolina Allspice

Carolina Allspice ( Calycanthus floridus ) is a distinctive native shrub that brings fragrance, color, and lasting garden character to the landscape. As growers at TN Nursery, we know how valuable dependable flowering shrubs are for home landscapes, and this field-grown selection stands out for its hardiness, rich ornamental appeal, and strong garden performance across much of the Southeast. In late spring to early summer, it opens deep burgundy-red blooms with an unusual, spicy-sweet fragrance often compared to strawberries or pineapple. The effect is memorable up close and rewarding from a distance, making it one of those best flowering shrubs for gardeners who want something truly different.

Why Carolina Allspice Stands Out in the Landscape

One of the biggest advantages of this native beauty is its adaptability. Carolina Allspice handles a broad range of soil conditions well and settles in reliably once established, which makes it a smart choice for new gardeners and experienced landscapers alike. We especially value native flowering landscaping shrubs like this because they support pollinators, fit naturally into regional plantings, and generally ask for less fuss over time. An honest note: give it enough room to mature, because its naturally full habit looks best when it is not cramped.

Buy Shrubs From Growers You Can Trust

When you order from TN Nursery, you are buying from the grower, not a manufacturer. With family-owned nursery experience dating back to 1959, we grow Carolina Allspice with close attention to plant health, root quality, and long-term success in the ground. Each shrub is carefully cultivated and lifted in dormant condition to encourage strong root establishment and a smoother start in your garden.

Enjoy Year-Round Appeal with Carolina Allspice

Beyond its fragrant blooms, Carolina Allspice adds substance to the landscape through the entire growing season. The glossy green foliage creates a lush backdrop in spring and summer, then shifts to warm golden tones in fall. Its dense branching adds privacy, screening, and structure, whether you use it as a specimen, informal hedge, or woodland edge planting. For homeowners looking at flowering shrubs for sale  that offer both beauty and ecological value, this is a rewarding native choice with real presence in the yard.

Plant Details - Carolina Allspice

Family: Calycanthaceae

Hardiness Zones: 47 9

Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 6 - 9 ft

Spread: 6 - 12 ft

Growth Rate: Moderate

Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Flower Color: Deep reddish-brown to maroon

Wildlife Value: Attracts pollinators

Frequently Asked Questions

▾What makes Carolina Allspice one of the best flowering shrubs for home landscapes?

Carolina Allspice offers fragrant maroon blooms, glossy green foliage, and seasonal color, giving you strong ornamental value from spring into fall. It is also a native shrub that attracts pollinators.

▾How large does Carolina Allspice grow when planted outdoors?

This flowering shrub typically reaches 6 - 9 ft tall with a spread of 6 - 12 ft. Be sure to give it enough space so its naturally full, bushy habit can develop well.

▾What growing conditions does this native flowering landscaping shrub prefer?

Carolina Allspice grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moderate watering. It is hardy in Zones 49 and adapts well to a range of soil conditions once established.