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Carolina Allspice Care Must-Knows
Although Carolina allspice grows in sun to part shade, it will grow taller in part shade. This shrub prefers rich loam but will tolerate a wide range of soil types. After planting, blanket the ground around the shrub with a 2-inch-thick layer of mulch to help conserve soil moisture; its shallow roots benefit from the evaporation protection. Prune Carolina allspice after it flowers in early summer to maintain its compact, round shape. Reduce stems by 1/3 of their original length to reduce overall plant size. If the shrub becomes leggy and takes on a ragged or overgrown appearance, cut it back to 12 inches above ground level in later winter. It will quickly produce new, compact growth. If you want to prevent naturalization, remove root suckers.
