Plants > Shrubs

California allspice

Calycanthus occidentalis

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Calycanthus
Family: Calycanthaceae

About this plant

C. occidentalis is a large bushy shrub with rough-textured, dark green, ovate leaves and solitary deep red flowers to 5cm across, in summer

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Good for woodland or stream side positions

Pruning

Pruning group 6

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years