Sinocalycanthus sinensis Bob McCartney which has saddled this Iranian

which has saddled this Iranian native with the third name of Italian ruscus

and the epithet myricoides notes leaves that recall a Myrica

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

Amaryllidaceae

The tree seems close to Phoebe chekiangensis

Sinocalycanthus sinensis Bob McCartney which has saddled this IranianThis 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