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CALYCANTHUS occidentalis
Commonly known as California spicebush, Californian allspice
Rarer Californian species with larger brownish-red flowers than C. floridus
£35.00 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
Bark has a strong camphor smell when scraped. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
USA (California) -
DeciduousOval to oblong-lance-shaped dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long, sometimes turning yellow in autumn.
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Red
Brownish red -
Fully hardy
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, spreading shrub. Produces dark-red flowers 5cm (2in) across with linear, brown-tipped petals.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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Scented foliage
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harmful if eaten
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
4m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Calycanthus - Growing Guide
