Calycanthus occidentalis - Jackson Co. Oregon trees A chance seedling in the

A chance seedling in the Cistus Nursery garden

SILVER SPEAR

Recently released by the U

USDA zone 8

well- drained soil

Calycanthus occidentalis - Jackson Co. Oregon trees A chance seedling in theThis represents the northern most distribution of a lovely western native deciduous shrub with the only other species residing in Florida and Asia. Growing along seasonally dry creeks, these plants can reach 6 8' height with equal spread. Deep red flowers in spring then, with this strain, throughout summer smelling of a rich red wine, sadly more like Elmer's glue with the afternoon heat can't win them all! Attractive seed pods and lemon yellow fall