Chimonanthus praecox / Calicanto d’inverno

Species: Chimonanthus praecox L.
Italian common noun: Calicanto d’inverno
Synonim: Calycanthus praecox
Family: Calycanthaceae
Natural shapesShrubs DeciduosFull sun
Climate resistance: + / -20° CClimate resistance: + / -20° C
- Legislative Decree no. 151

Origin: China.

Botanical characteristics: It is a deciduous shrub with upright habit, up to 4 meters high. Its leaves are opposite, oval-lanceolate, rough on the upper side and smooth on the lower side. They are dark green, yellow in autumn, with smooth margins. In winter, fragrant bell-shaped flowers bloom on bare branches. They are yellow with a red-brown central spot.

Agronomic and environmental characteristics: It is suitable to any well-drained soil in full sun. In cold climates it should be planted in a sheltered place.

Use: It is very appreciated for the intense fragrance of the flowers. It is used for its scent, as single plant or in mixed hedges.

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Produzione Note Altezza Circonferenza tronco Diametro/Lato chioma Q.tà  
Cont.for. 40 Cont.for. 40
Vaso 9.9.13 Vaso 9.9.13
Vaso 12 Vaso 12
Vaso Ø 18 Vaso Ø 18
Zolla 125-150 cm
Zolla 150-175 cm
Zolla 175-200 cm
Zolla 200-250 cm
Zolla 250-300 cm
Zolla/Air-Pot/Vaso 300-350 cm