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.