Sinocalycanthus sinensis Bob McCartney Leatherleaf is the quiet constant

Leatherleaf is the quiet constant of the northern bog

and there the classification sat until 1818

Amaryllidaceae

Give 'Helen Fredel' a sturdy support and room to climb

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

Sinocalycanthus sinensis Bob McCartney Leatherleaf is the quiet constantThis 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