Calycanthus occidentalis

  • Calycanthus occidentalis  western spice bush
  • Calycanthus occidentalis  western spice bush
  • Calycanthus occidentalis  western spice bush
  • Calycanthus occidentalis  western spice bush
western spice bush

Native along streams, rivers and moist places in California. This attractive deciduous shrub is well worth growing. Bright green aromatic foliage with interesting maroon-red flowers in spring-summer that resemble small waterlilies and have a wine-like fragrance. Can be grown as a multi-stemmed small tree, trimmed hedge or left alone to become a large background shrub. 5 - 12 ft. tall and wide. Part-shade is ideal.  Tolerates full sun with lots of moisture in somewhat cooler areas.  Accepts full shade but will grow more slowly with a more open habit. Regular to moderate water. Somewhat deer resistant.

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1g 5g
22 @
$14.50
3 @
$39.00