PERFUME TREE, YLANG YLANG, CANANGA ODORATA

PERFUME TREE, YLANG YLANG, CANANGA ODORATA

the world's most famous perfume tree, source for the perfume Chanel No 5

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These rare seeds are for the world famous Cananga odorata tree. Native to tropical Asia and northern Australia, it is commonly called Ylang-Ylang which means 'flowers of flowers', and is among the most celebrated flowering trees in the world. Each flower is a beautiful five-point start which begins as white, then green, then turning a rich, golden yellow as the blossoms mature. The unusual blossoms are distilled to obtain "cananga oil" which is used to manufacture expensive perfumes, including the world famous Chanel No. 5. Grown in the tropics as an ornamental and for the fragrant flowers, this rather uncommon tree makes an outstanding landscape specimen tree or unique and fragrant inside large potted plant.

This is an extremely rare and delightful tree to own and is surprisingly easy to care for, with no particular requirements of soil, water or food and highly resistant to pests and diseases. Hardy to zone 10 and the warmer areas of zone 9, these will grow to about 40-50 feet high outside and are best suited as potted plants in more northern zones.

Zone 9-11

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Sowing instructions

Sow seeds 1/8" deep in standard potting mix at 75 - 80 degrees, Keep seeds moist and warm. Sealed plastic bag is best. Germinates in 2-4 months.