Sinocalycanthus sinensis Bob McCartney The tree seems close to

The tree seems close to Phoebe chekiangensis

Amaryllidaceae

an early and welcome source of nectar when little else is blooming

where the plant has been cultivated for well over a thousand years for its fragrance and its dye-giving fruit

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