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Wintersweet Chimonanthus Tree
Wintersweet Chimonanthus is a deciduous shrub known for its unique and highly fragrant winter blooms. Belonging to the Calycanthaceae family, this plant is particularly appreciated for its ability to flower during the colder months when most other plants are dormant. The flowers are small and waxy, with a subtle mix of pale yellow to maroon coloring. The most distinctive feature is its strong, sweet fragrance, which is released during the winter season, adding a delightful scent to the garden. Wintersweet is prized for its hardiness and ability to thrive in various soil types. This shrub is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens, where its winter blooms bring both visual interest and a welcome burst of fragrance to the winter landscape.
Botanical Name
Chimonanthus praecox
Also Known As
Winter sweet | Japanese allspice | 黃臘梅 | 黄腊梅
Specifications
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
6 - 9
Partial - Full Sun
Regularly
Deciduous
Perennial
10' Tall and 6' Wide
Slow
Winter - Spring
Yellow
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⚠️ PROP 65 WARNING - This product can expose you to chemicals including wood dust and crystalline silica (from soil/perlite), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
