Chimonanthus praecox – Chimonanthus praecox

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Chimonanthus praecox – Chimonanthus praecox

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Chimonanthus praecox is a fairly densely branched large shrub, which can grow into a small multi-stemmed tree after many years. The light grey-green twigs are slightly flattened, especially where the leaves are attached. The leaves are always opposite, narrowly ovate to oval-lanceolate and very variable in size. In young, vigorously growing plants, they can be up to 20 cm in size. They are fresh dark green and slightly glossy. The upper surface is rough to the touch. From early December, the characteristic flowers open. These bell-shaped flowers are about 2.5 cm in size and are always in the axils where the now-fallen leaves were. The flowers are pale yellow with a purplish-red centre. They have a fresh and pleasant fragrance. Depending on frosts, the flowers open between December and the end of February. Once-opened flowers can be damaged by frost, but if the flowers are still in bud they rarely freeze. Wonderful solitary park tree, but because of its modest size also suitable for use in gardens. Requires a nutritious, well-drained soil and a place in full sun.

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Specifications
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Height
2 - 4 m
Width
2,5-3m
Crown
vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
branches light grey-green, bark grey-brown, slightly rough
Leaf
narrow ovate to ovate-lanceolate, 7-20 cm long, fresh dark green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
solitary, bell-shaped, 2.5 cm, pale yellow with purplish red heart, December-February
Fruits
dry capsule, brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7 (-17,7 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
fairly to good
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green yellow December February January average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers
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Frequently asked questions
Chimonanthus praecox

Chimonanthus praecox can eventually reach a height of 2 - 4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Chimonanthus praecox is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2 - 4 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Chimonanthus praecox turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Chimonanthus praecox is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Chimonanthus praecox with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Chimonanthus praecox blooms in january, february, december.
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