Chimonanthus, Fragrant Wintersweet Tree
Chimonanthuspraecox 'Luteus'

Family: Calycanthaceae Genus: Chimonanthus (ky-moh-NAN-thus)
Species: praecox (pray-koks)
Cultivar: Luteus

Synonym:Chimonanthus praecox var. luteus

Category

Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Foliage Color

Unknown

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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Winter

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By grafting

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds