Calycanthus Floridus – Spice bush – Melon tree
€15.00
Min Temp : | Hardy |
Location: | Sunny / Partial shade |
Water requirements : | Keep moist |
Flowering period : | 4-6 |
Scented : | No |
Edible: | Yes, Herbs |
Use: | Cockpit / Terrace / Open ground |
Evergreen: | No |
Height: | 1m and more |
Description
This beautiful compact shrub has a fragrant trunk that tastes of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. It is an easy-to-grow spice that produces small red magnolia-like flowers. The smell is also somewhat reminiscent of melon, which is why it is sometimes called melon tree.