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Ylang Ylang
Cananga odorata
(Lam.) Hook. F & T. Thoms.
cah-NANG-gah oh-dor-AY-tah
Annonaceae
Explanation of
name: Cananga is the local Malayan name for the tree. Odorata
presumably refers to the fragrant flowers.
Natural range:
Tropical Asia
Recognition:
A tall, narrow tree having a mastlike central trunk and narrow elliptic leaves
with the edges bent upwards, and with tapered tips. The leaves resemble those of
the closely related Pond Apple. The greenish flowers are perfume-fragrant and
have 2,” narrow, yellow-green drooping petals.
Landscape uses:
This tree is valued for its fragrant flowers used in the perfume industry,
including Chanel #5.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems
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Cananga
odorata |
Ylang
Ylang |
Exotic |
Tree |
All year
(BR1) |
35’+
(BR1, NUR) |
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SU
AT
ME-MO
(NUR, PBCC) |
Weak wood
(BR1) |
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