Artabotrys hexapetalus
Ylang Ylang Vine, Climbing Lang-Lang, Tail Grape, Ilang-Ilang
| Family |
| Annonaceae |
| Genus |
| Artabotrys |
| Species |
| hexapetalus |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2 - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -5 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 23 - 41 |
| Height |
| 2 m |
| General Description |
| A climbing shrub. |
| 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. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| ID Characteristic |
| Flowers are renowned for their exotic fragrance. |
| 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. |