Cananga odorata - ylang-ylang | Fairchild Botanic Garden

***Cananga* *odorata***

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Common name: ylang-ylang (English)

Family: Annonaceae (Custard-Apple)

Distribution: India, SE Asia, Australia

Life form: Tree

Description: Cananga odorata, the famous ylang-ylang tree, has a native range from Malesia to Australia. The oil from the incredibly fragrant, yellow flowers is widely used in perfumes for oriental or floral themed scents such as Chanel No. 5. Ylang-ylang is a fast-growing tree, reaching an average height of about 40 feet, and will flower at a young age. It is known to be brittle and branches break easily so protection from strong winds is necessary. It may be grown in full sun to light shade.

1: Plot 131 (131) • Accession: 69773*B
2: Plot 142 (142) • Accession: 2001-0325*A
3: Plot 152 (152) • Accession: 2006-1210*A
4: Plot 152 (152) • Accession: 2006-1210*B
5: Plot 17 (17) • Accession: 2021-0237*B
6: Plot 57a (57A) • Accession: 2011-0034*A

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***Cananga* *odorata***

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