Artabotrys hexapetalus
Ylang Ylang Vine, Climbing Lang-Lang, Tail Grape, Ilang-Ilang
Family |
Annonaceae |
Genus |
Artabotrys |
Species |
hexapetalus |
Category |
Perennials, Tropicals |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cold season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H2 - H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
-5 - 5 |
Temperature (°F) |
23 - 41 |
Height |
2 m |
General Description |
A climbing shrub. |
Cultivation |
Best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. When young it is a shrub which turns into a climber once it attains a height of 2 m. |
Growth |
Fast |
ID Characteristic |
Flowers are renowned for their exotic fragrance. |
Flower Description |
The yellow flowers are long lasting and very fragrant, with a pleasant fruity smell, persisting after picking for several days. |
Colour Description |
Flowers are green at first and mature to yellow. Foliage is green. |