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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 7–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — Its dense foliage lends itself well to creating secluded garden nooks or as a natural, fragrant screen; red, image 143

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Calycanthaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — Calycanthus occidentalis, commonly known as Spice Bush, is a deciduous shrub native to western North America; it
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 186
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — commonly known as the Spice Bush
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — with minimal care required once established.<br><br>When designing a landscape; it renders a robust, image 167
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — It is relatively adaptable, however, tolerating a range of soil types; affording flexibility in maintaining, image 139
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) — typically about 2 to 3 inches across; commonly known as the Spice Bush, image 62
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — affording flexibility in maintaining the desired shape and size; typically about 2 to 3 inches across, image 120
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — It features aromatic, maroon to reddish-brown flowers in late spring and summer, framed by glossy green, image 202
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — it reaches up to 9 feet in height and spreads to 12 feet; shrub for half or shade, image 179
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — commonly known as the Spice Bush; it is relatively adaptable, however, tolerating a range of soil types, image 81
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — red flowers in the garden; particularly the western United States, image 198
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — which is an invaluable trait for tailored garden designs; remember that this shrub's growth habit supports, image 171
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — which is an invaluable trait for tailored garden designs; remember that this shrub's growth habit supports pruning
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — The Spice Bush, with its sensory delights and aesthetic appeal, is a remarkable addition to any landscape, image 172
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — typically about 2 to 3 inches across; commonly known as the Spice Bush, image 162
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — which is an invaluable trait for tailored garden designs; remember that this shrub's growth habit supports, image 121
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — For horticultural zones 7 through 9; it features aromatic, maroon to reddish-brown flowers in late spring, image 140
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — is a deciduous shrub native to North America; which is an invaluable trait for tailored garden designs, image 132
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — Each leaf ranges from 2 to 6 inches long, exuding a delightful spicy fragrance when crushed; with minimal, image 135
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — It features aromatic, maroon to reddish-brown flowers in late spring and summer, framed by glossy green leaves; in late
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — with minimal care required once established.<br><br>When designing a landscape; it renders a robust, image 192
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — which is an invaluable trait for tailored garden designs
Spice Bush (Calycanthus Occidentalis) — affording flexibility in maintaining the desired shape and size; typically about 2 to 3 inches across, image 195
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