FAMILY : Annonaceae
ORIGIN : Indonesia
TYPE/USES : medium tree
SIZE : 30'
GROWTH RATE : very fast growing
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full/partial sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average
MIN. TEMP. : lowr 30°s
FLOWER : warmer months of the year
In appearance the flowers of the Ylang-Ylang are not impressive.
It is its fragrance that makes it such a great tree to have.
The flowers of this tree are regularly used in the perfume industry and is said to be the key ingredient in Chanel #5. It won't be long until you too can enjoy the fragrance, it is an early bloomer and you will see flowers when the tree is still relatively small.
It likes the heat and grows and blooms during the warm season.
Cananga odorata is a fast grower and will quickly reach a mature size.
The branches are known to be brittle and break easily so protection from strong winds is recommended.
Cananga is a tropical tree, it likes warm weather but it can survive in low temperatures around freezing for short periods of time.
