Calycanthus chinensis (Chinese Wax Shrub)

Calycanthus chinensis (Chinese Wax Shrub) lime green leaves close up showing veins and tiny dots

Botanical names: Calycanthus chinensis, Sinocalycanthus chinensis

Common name: Chinese Wax Shrub

Family: Calycanthaceae

Origin: China

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plant

A quite rare Chinese native with beautiful, large, glossy, dark green leaves. Large 4 in saucer-shaped flowers with yellow centers and white, turning pink, petals fading to cream toward the center.

Similar plants: Calycanthus chinensis (Chinese Wax Shrub)


Calycanthus chinensis (Chinese Wax Shrub) with pale yellow flower buds and green oval leaves
Calycanthus chinensis (Chinese Wax Shrub) yellow flower buds on green branch close up


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