Calycanthus occidentalis
California Allspice
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California Allspice (Calycanthus occidentalis) - Description
C. occidentalis is native along streams, moist slopes in California's Coast Ranges, and the Sierra Nevada foothills. It grows to heights of 4 to 12 feet high and wide. It bears bright green leaves that are 2 to 6 inches long, 1 to 2 inches wide, and turns yellow in the fall. It bears brownish red flowers 2 inches across, resembling small water lilies, which appear in mid- to late spring or summer.
California Allspice (Calycanthus occidentalis) - Blooming
Blooms occur at the ends of the current season's growth. Flowers are borne solitary, and resemble small waterlilies. The blooms are fragrant.
California Allspice (Calycanthus occidentalis) - Growth
Deciduous shrubs. Does best in full sun, but can tolerate light shade. More often then not, these plants thrive in warmer climates. Grow Calycanthus in a shrub border. Also makes a nice specimen plant.
California Allspice (Calycanthus occidentalis) - Planting
Easily propagated by either stem cuttings or by seed. If propagating by cutting, do so in summer. If by seed, sow in autumn.
California Allspice (Calycanthus occidentalis) - Pest
Fungal leaf spot and powdery mildew.
California Allspice (Calycanthus occidentalis) - Interesting facts
Carolina Allspice is a deciduous shrub that has many ancestral traits that indicate that it has changed little from when it first speciated. These plants are known to have lush foliage and flowers valued for their fragrance and form. Interestingly enough, the seeds are toxic and ingesting them can cause convulsions. When crushed, the dark green leaves produce a camphor or clove-like aroma.
California Allspice (Calycanthus occidentalis) - Soil and irrigation
Requires fertile and deep soils that drain well. Fertility can be provided by the addition of humus to the soil. Provide regular water.
