Scientific Name
Chimonanthus praecox

Common Name
Fragrant wintersweet

 
Hardiness Zones: 6b to 9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; range of soil conditions but needs good drainage
Height: 10 to 15 feet
Width: 8 to 12 feet
Texture: Medium to coarse
Form: Multi-stemmed, loose shrub with fountain-like effect; becomes leggy and ragged with age
Flower/Fruit: 0.7 to 1" waxy, yellowish white, cupped flowers in winter to early spring; fragrant; purple centers; occurs on previous season's growth; non-showy fruit
Foliage: Opposite, simple, lustrous dark green leaves; 2.5 to 6" long; yellow-green fall color
Comments: Can be severely pruned after flowering to rejuvenate
Cultivars: --
   


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