Calycanthus occidentalis

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Western spicebush

This deciduous shrub to multi-stemmed small tree grows to 8′ tall and 8′ wide in an erect, dense, rounded form.  This plant is a moderate to fast grower and provides good erosion control and soil binding ability when planted along stream banks. Grows taller with ample water.

Spicebush is named for its fragrant leaves. The 2-3”, maroon flower blooms continuously from April to August.

Plant alongside Douglas Iris, giant chain fern, and foothill sedge.  Good wildlife plant- birds love the seeds.

Lifeform: Shrub

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Water: High, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control

Container

D-16-O, 5-GalS, D-16, D-40

Ecological Value

Good wildlife plant- birds love the seeds and provides good erosion control and soil binding ability when planted along stream banks.

Historical Uses

The Pomo and Kashaya used the bark to treat severe chest colds.

Distribution

Endemic to California.

Elevation

Between 0 and 4000 feet

Communities

Foothill Woodland, Yellow Pine Forest, wetland-riparian

Habitat

Banks of streams, ponds and other wet place