Spice Bush

Calycanthus Occidentalis

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Overview

Calycanthus occidentalis, commonly known as Spice Bush, is a deciduous shrub native to western North America. It features aromatic, maroon to reddish-brown flowers in late spring and summer, framed by glossy green leaves. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, it reaches up to 9 feet in height and spreads to 12 feet. Adds fragrant, natural charm and understory structure to landscapes.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 7–10Climate Temperate

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — It features aromatic, maroon to reddish-brown flowers in late spring and summer, framed by glossy green leaves

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Calycanthaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — red flowers in the garden; particularly the western United States

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — shrub with red blooms; for horticultural zones 7 through 9

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — shrub for half or shade; the Spice Bush, with its sensory delights and aesthetic appeal, is a remarkable addition to

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — It features aromatic, maroon to reddish-brown flowers in late spring and summer, framed by glossy green, image 52

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — Thriving in full sun to partial shade and moist; its dense foliage lends itself well to creating secluded, image 53

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — it reaches up to 9 feet in height and spreads to 12 feet; shrub for half or shade, image 54

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — Adds fragrant, natural charm and understory structure to landscapes; is a deciduous shrub native to North, image 55

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — commonly known as the Spice Bush; it is relatively adaptable, however, tolerating a range of soil types, image 56

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — Each leaf ranges from 2 to 6 inches long, exuding a delightful spicy fragrance when crushed; with minimal, image 60

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — is a deciduous shrub native to North America; which is an invaluable trait for tailored garden designs, image 57

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — particularly the western United States; thriving in full sun to partial shade and moist, image 58

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — green leaves blanket the shrub throughout the growing season; each leaf ranges from 2 to 6 inches long, image 59

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — In late spring to early summer, visitors will be awed by the plant's intriguing dark red to maroon flowers, image 61

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — typically about 2 to 3 inches across; commonly known as the Spice Bush, image 62

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — apple-like scent.<br><br>The Spice Bush prefers a position in full sun to partial shade and thrives in moist, image 63

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — It is relatively adaptable, however, tolerating a range of soil types; affording flexibility in maintaining, image 64

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — For horticultural zones 7 through 9; it features aromatic, maroon to reddish-brown flowers in late spring, image 65

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — it renders a robust performance; green leaves blanket the shrub throughout the growing season, image 66

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — with minimal care required once established.<br><br>When designing a landscape; it renders a robust, image 67

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — Its dense foliage lends itself well to creating secluded garden nooks or as a natural, fragrant screen; red, image 68

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — Remember that this shrub's growth habit supports pruning; adds fragrant, natural charm and understory, image 69

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — Adds fragrant, natural charm and understory structure to landscapes; is a deciduous shrub native to North, image 80

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — affording flexibility in maintaining the desired shape and size; typically about 2 to 3 inches across, image 70

Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — which is an invaluable trait for tailored garden designs; remember that this shrub's growth habit supports, image 71

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