Aglaia odorata

Also Known As

Chinese Perfume Plant
Chinese Rice Flower
Mock Lemon

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 3'-20'
W: 2'-15'

planting zones

10a-12

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Aglaia odorata plant details

Aglaia odorata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aglaia odorata

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: meliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 15 FT - wide, 3 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: bonsai, container plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aglaia odorata

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tiny yellow flowers appear on and off throughout the year and have a delicate sweet fragrance. The scented yellow blooms can be enjoyed several times a year. Its habit is upright and bushy, and it does well under conditions of low light and low humidity. Even with little maintenance, this is the kind of plant that becomes an enduring friend. Very easy-to-grow.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Aglaia odorata is known by many names, such as Chinese Perfume Tree, Chinese Rice Flower, or Mock Lemon. It resembles an orange jasmine with upright growth habit 3-4' in containers. Hardy to 28 degrees. Very fragrant tiny scented yellow blooms adorn this plant several times a year. Likes full sun to filtered light.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

This super easy to grow tropical shrub produces clusters of tiny yellow flowers that are wonderfully fragrant throughout the year. This small evergreen is quite adaptable to indoor conditions tolerating low humidity and low light and lends itself to the art of Bonsai. The Chinese Perfume Plant can grow into a large shrub or small tree but can easily be maintained at a smaller size with pruning.