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Calycanthus chinensis or Sinocalycanthus chinensis is commonly known as Chinese Sweetshrub, Chinese Wax Shrub. It is part of the Calycatnaceae family of plants. It is native to Eastern China. Calycanthus chinensis is branding dense and deciduous shrub.
It grows to 3m or 10ft tall. Calycanthus chinensis has large, glossy green, opposite foliage. The leaves are elliptical to obovate. They turn yellow in autumn. The flower is white, cup-shaped. It has overlapping petals with yellow centers. Calycanthus chinensis flowers in the summer.
Grow Calycanthus chinensis in the sun or partial shade. Plant it in humus-rich, fertile and moist soil that is also well-drained. Shelter it from cold winds. Propagate Calycanthus chinensis by seed or softwood cuttings in spring and summer. Calycanthus chinensis is easy to maintain. It is pest-free, and disease-free.
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