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Artabotrys hexapetalus


Ylang Ylang Vine, Climbing Lang-Lang, Tail Grape, Ilang-Ilang




Origin:  India.
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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
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.
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