Calyptranthes Pallens (Spicewood) the Upright Shrub Or Small Tree Gets Its Name 'Spicewood' Because of the Spicy Fragrance

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Calyptranthes pallens (Spicewood) The upright shrub or small tree gets its name 'Spicewood' because of the spicy fragrance. The green, glossy leaves are pinkish red when young. The flowers, white to beige in color, bloom in the spring and summer and have a pleasant fragrance. The fruits also change in color from green to orange, red, yellow and finally black. Birds are attracted by the tree and the fruits, and smaller birds even use the tree as a cover. Landscape Information Pronounciation: kal-lip-TRANTH-eez PAL-lenz Plant Type: Tree, Shrub Origin: North America Heat Zones: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Hardiness Zones: 10, 11 Uses: Screen, Hedge, Specimen Size/Shape Growth Rate: Moderate Tree Shape: oval Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical Plant Image Canopy Density: Medium Canopy Texture: Medium Height at Maturity: 3 to 5 m Spread at Maturity: 1.5 to 3 meters Calyptranthes pallens (Spicewood) Botanical Description Foliage Leaf Arrangement: Opposite Leaf Venation: Pinnate Leaf Persistance: Evergreen Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm Leaf Shape: Ovate Leaf Margins: Entire Leaf Scent: Color(growing season): Green Plant Image Color(changing season): Green Flower Flower Showiness: False Flower Scent: Pleasant Flower Color: White Seasons: Spring, Summer Trunk Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked, Can be trained to one trunk Fruit Fruit Type: Dry Fruit Showiness: False Fruit Size Range: 7 - 10, 10 - 20 Fruit Colors: Brown Seasons: Spring, Summer Calyptranthes pallens (Spicewood) Horticulture Management Tolerance Frost Tolerant: No Heat Tolerant: No Drought Tolerant: Yes Salt Tolerance: Moderate Requirements Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Alkaline Water Requirements: High Light Requirements: Full, Part, Shade Plant Image Management Invasive Potential: No Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes Pruning Requirement: Little needed, to develop a strong structure Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No Edible Parts: None Plant Propagations: Seed, Cutting.

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