Chimonanthus, Fragrant Wintersweet Tree 'Luteus'

Chimonanthus praecox

Genus
Chimonanthus (ky-moh-NAN-thus)
Species
praecox (pray-koks)
Synonym
Chimonanthus praecox var. luteus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Nottingham, Maryland

Detroit, Michigan

Portland, Oregon

Petersburg, Virginia

Woodinville, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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(Zone 7b) | February 2021 | positive

Growing the straight form Chimonanthus Praecox from a small plant. Took about 7 years to begin flowering. Has flowered from December to F...Read More

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Detroit, MI | March 2018 | positive

I planted a very young Wintersweet and had to wait 5 years for blooms. It was worth the wait! I'm in zone 6B and we had very cold weath...Read More

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Los Angeles, CA | December 2015 | neutral

Hello I am new to this forum. I live in Los Angeles and cannot seem to find this plant anywhere in the US. I am looking for chimonanthus ...Read More

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Portland, OR | December 2012 | positive

I have a Chimonathus that is now about 15 feet tall at 25 years. I have traveled extensively in China. The plant in in most major gardens...Read More

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