Spicebush is a large  deciduous shrub  with bright green large leaves and a reddish-brown fragrant burgundy flower  (April-Aug.)  that smells like red wine. Native to the mountains of central and northern Cal.it will do well in Southern gardens if provided shade and moisture. It is tolerant to sandy or clay soils. In the interior it will get leaf burn if it goes dry  but looks good if given regular water and shade. It is ideally suited to a woodland effect garden  or riparian area. some have indicated that Spice Bush can be trained onto a trellis  although we have yet to test that out.