Calycanthus occidentalis
WESTERN SWEETSHRUB, SPICE BUSH
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Calycanthus occidentalis, commonly called spice bush or western sweetshrub, is a flowering shrub that is native to California and Washington state. It grows along streams and moist canyons in the foothills of mountains. They are known for their attractive deep-red flowers which appear from late spring to early fall. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates close to full shade. Rare seeds.
Type: Tree
Height: 13', 4m
Location: Sun or mostly shade
Hardiness zones: 6-9
Seeds per packet: 5
Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours before planting. Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature 20-22°C (68-72°F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.
Calycanthus occidentalis
WESTERN SWEETSHRUB, SPICE BUSH
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Calycanthus occidentalis, commonly called spice bush or western sweetshrub, is a flowering shrub that is native to California and Washington state. It grows along streams and moist canyons in the foothills of mountains. They are known for their attractive deep-red flowers which appear from late spring to early fall. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates close to full shade. Rare seeds.
Type: Tree
Height: 13', 4m
Location: Sun or mostly shade
Hardiness zones: 6-9
Seeds per packet: 5
Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours before planting. Sow just under the surface of the soil and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature 20-22°C (68-72°F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.