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Calycanthus occidentalis [Josephine Co. Oregon]

Also Known As

  • Butneria occidentalis 'Josephine'
  • Calycanthus occidentalis 'Josephine'
  • California Allspice
  • Western Spicebush
  • Western Sweetshrub

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'
  • W: 8'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Calycanthus occidentalis [Josephine Co. Oregon] plant details

Calycanthus occidentalis [Josephine Co. Oregon] is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calycanthus occidentalis [Josephine Co. Oregon]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: calycanthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calycanthus occidentalis [Josephine Co. Oregon]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This represents the northern-most distribution of a lovely Oregon native deciduous shrub with the only other species residing in Florida and Asia. Growing along seasonally dry creeks, these plants can reach 6-8' height with equal spread. Deep red flowers in spring then, with this strain, throughout summer smelling of a rich red wine, sadly more like Elmer's glue with the afternoon heat... can't win them all! Attractive seed pods and lemon yellow fall color. Sun or shade, any drainage, dry in summer USDA zone 7

Gardening facts about Calycanthus occidentalis [Josephine Co. Oregon] plant

How to Grow Calycanthus occidentalis [Josephine Co. Oregon]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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