Artabotrys hexapetalus (Ylang Ylang Vine, Climbing Lang-Lang, Tail Grape, Ilang-Ilang)
Botanical Information
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Genus | Artabotrys |
| Species | hexapetalus |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | India. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -5 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 - 41 |
| Height | 2 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A climbing shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Flowers are renowned for their exotic fragrance. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. When young it is a shrub which turns into a climber once it attains a height of 2 m. |
| Flower Description | The yellow flowers are long lasting and very fragrant, with a pleasant fruity smell, persisting after picking for several days. |
| Colour Description | Flowers are green at first and mature to yellow. Foliage is green. |
Photographs
Artabotrys hexapetalus, form.
Artabotrys hexapetalus, leaf.
Artabotrys hexapetalus, leaf (2).