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Spice Bush

$55.98
$55.98

Calycanthus occidentalis

Prepare to be enchanted by this rare native! Western Spicebush produces the most incredible wine-red flowers that smell like a blend of strawberries and wine - absolutely intoxicating! The large, aromatic leaves turn golden yellow in fall, adding seasonal drama. This deciduous shrub thrives in shade and handles summer water well, making it perfect for woodland gardens or near streams. The unique flowers attract beetles for pollination. Fragrant, beautiful, and wonderfully unusual!

GROWING GUIDE

Ease of Care: Moderate
Mature Width: 3 - 12 ft
Mature Height: 3 - 13 ft
Form:

  • Rounded

Growth Rate: 

Sunlight:

  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

Soil Drainage:

  • Slow-draining

Water Requirements:

  • Low
  • Moderate

Summer Irrigation: Max 1x / week once established
Attracts Wildlife:

  • Butterflies
  • Caterpillars

Special Uses:

  • Hedge

Flower Color:

  • Red
  • Purple
  • Brown

Flowering Season:

  • Summer
  • Spring

Fragrance:

  • Pleasant