Calycanthus occidentalis

Western Spice Bush: CA Native deciduous shrub typically seen in moist places in California. Bright green fragrant foliage and interesting fragrant maroon-red flowers in spring-summer. Can be grown as a multi-stemmed small tree, a cropped hedge or as a large background shrub. 5-12 ft. tall and wide. Part sun to shade. Medium water. Deer resistant. Heat, sand and clay tolerant.