Chimonanthus praecox

Wintersweet

Family: Calycanthaceae Calycanthus


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, espalier, foundation, massing
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 5' to 10' / 1.60m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color n/a
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded