Fragrant Wintersweet

Chimonanthus praecox

Calycanthaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced

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Quick Facts

Height
10–15 ft
Spread
8-12 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Well Drained To Moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 6–7
Bloom Time
February to March
Fall Color
Yellow
Origin
China, introduced into England in 1766
Data Maturity
Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.