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
Zone Zones 6–7
Bloom Time
February to March
Fall Color
Yellow
Origin
China, introduced into England in 1766