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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

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    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

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Calycanthus floridus

    aka Carolina Allspice, Strawberry Shrub, Sweet Shrub

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7'-10'

    Width: 4'-7'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Calycanthus floridus flower by Maples N More Nursery
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    Calycanthus floridus 'Athens'

    aka Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Athens', Athens Sweetshrub, Carolina Allspice

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Calycanthus floridus 'Athens' foliage by plant lust
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    Calycanthus occidentalis

    aka Butneria occidentalis, California Allspice, Spice Bush, Spicebush, Western Sweetshrub

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Calycanthus occidentalis flower by Scott Zona
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    Calycanthus 'Venus' PP15925

    aka Calycanthus x raulstonii 'Venus', Sinocalycanthus x raulstonii 'Venus', Venus Sweetshrub

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Calycanthus 'Venus' PP15925 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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