Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Calycanthaceae

Genus:

Chimonanthus

Species:

Chimonanthus salicifolius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds may exhibit irregular germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI