Cananga odorata

Also Known As

Chanel #5 Tree
Kenanga
Perfume Tree
Ylang-Ylang Tree

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-50'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

10a-11

Cananga odorata plant details

Cananga odorata is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cananga odorata

Plant type: tree
Plant family: annonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cananga odorata

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The amazing fragrance of the greenish yellow to yellow flowers of the Ylang Ylang Tree is one of the main ingredients of Chanel #5. The large flowers open green and mature to yellow or a greenish yellow and the fragrance is noticeable even at a distance. Flowers are born throughout summer and will develop even on small trees under good conditions.The Ylang Ylang is a large growing tropical tree that can reach 30-50'H but can be kept shorter with pruning. Where the flowers are harvested to extract the oils, large trees are often kept at 10' high with pruning and it will regrow if coppiced. It revels in the heat, humidity, and full sun and should reward you with new growth and of course flowers. Where not hardy the Ylang Ylang can be grown as a container plant and overwintered indoors.