Plant Details

Chimonanthus praecox

Wintersweet

Zone: 10a, 10b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Exposure: Part Shade

Plant Category: Deciduous Shrubs & Broadleaf Evergreens

Height: Minimum 8 feet , Maximum 15 feet
Width: Minimum 8 feet , Maximum 12 feet

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First of all, I took this pic yesterday, December 27 so you see this Wintersweet is in full flower, and more important, it is in full fragrance; so as I go out my office door (just to the left of the window that you see there), I feel the sweetness to my toes. This is a pretty straggly large shrub (8'), but it is fairly well contained, so it is not a nuisance; and even if it were, it's winter offering would make up for it. zone 6

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:24 PM

This multistemmed shrub single trunk tree if trained is an excellent addition to the small yard. It bears very fragrant, translucent yellow, purple tinted flowers in winter and grows to 10-15' at maturity but can be cut 6-12" from the ground in late winter to rejuvenate if necessary. Adaptable to many soil types, but requires good drainage. Enjoys full sun to partial shade.

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:24 PM

Bare wintertime branches are adorned with pendent fragrant yellow flowers with a reddish-purple eye. A feast for the nose. Deciduous shrub 8-10' tall and wide.

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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:24 PM

Very fragrant flowers early in spring make this large shrub outstanding; glossy dark green leaves. Sun/Med.

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