Also known as Eastern sweetshrub, Strawberry Bush, and Sweetshrub. Perennial in USDA zones 4-10.
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| Habit/Size | 5-7 feet tall |
| Germination | Scarify (hot water or other method), cold stratify for 30-90 days, sow seeds 3/8 in. deep. |
| Requirements | prefers moist soil, full sun to partial shade |
| Zones | USDA zones 4-10 |
| Life Cycle | deciduous shrub |
| Harvest | Dried bark is aromatic and has been used as a cinnamon substitute. Caution is advised, see notes on toxicity. |
| Uses | edible (bark)*, herb/spice, medicinal*, utility (disinfectant, repellent) |
| Notes | Contains calycanthine and alkaloid toxic to humans and livestock. |
| Breed Status | Open Pollinated |
| Saving Seeds/Propagation | Seeds should be dried soon after harvesting to prevent unwanted germination. |
| Seed Storage | Store seeds cold and dry (34-41 degrees F). Ususal seed life is 1-2 years. |
| Synonyms | Calycanthus sterilis |
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