Chimonanthus praecox
WINTERSWEET
Calycanthaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan

Other Botanical Names: Beureria praecox, Butneria praecox, Calycanthus praecox, C. suaveolens, Chimonanthus baokanensis, C. caespitosus, C. fragrans, C. grandiflorus, C. luteus, C. parviflorus, C. verus, C. yunnanensis, Meratia fragrans, M. praecox, M. yunnanensis

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Chimonanthus praecox
WINTERSWEET
Calycanthaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow, cream or white

Flowering Time: early winter to late winter


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental designs

Uses: informal screen, espalier, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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