Calycanthus occidentalis, Western Spicebush evenly moist elliptical leaves turn golden yellow

elliptical leaves turn golden yellow

'Red Obelisk' is aptly named: a significant red-burgundy-black landmark when it's in leaf

The male catkins are long and the mature female catkins are short and cone-like—a doubly ornamented winter tree

The pink leaf undersides show off all at once with each gust of wind

late spring garden "ornaments" and are spectacular when dried: spray-paint them if you dare

Calycanthus occidentalis, Western Spicebush evenly moist elliptical leaves turn golden yellowNative to riparian areas throughout the NW coastal ranges, Cascades, and the Sierra Nevada. The large, magnolia like, dusky red flowers always elicit oohs and aahs! Appreciates afternoon shade in hotter areas; not particular about soil. These plants have fast vertical growth. In order to continue shipping these plants, we trim the top. Mature size: 15 ft tall x 12 ft wide Minimum temperature: 0 F