Sinocalycanthus sinensis Bob McCartney The tree seems close to

The tree seems close to Phoebe chekiangensis

upright sprays of bright golden growth that hold their color through the year and warm to a deeper gold in winter cold

in a hot-color scheme

and the epithet myricoides notes leaves that recall a Myrica

Sinocalycanthus sinensis Bob McCartney The tree seems close toThis large deciduous shrub was recently reclassified as a Calycanthus. It is somewhat like our native Calycanthus floridus but with larger 6 10 inch glossy leaves. The cream white blooms in late spring are larger than North American Calycanthus species flowers but not scented. Should be planted in partial to full shade where it blooms in mid to late spring. Prefers consistantly moist soil, but do not over water. A relatively recent introduction from