Ylang ylang in bloom

[mike-coral gables]

First time blooming, surprisingly cold tolerant. Anybody having similar results in Z9b? 

[willo68]

I live in Orlando south of the executive airport. Have 2 in the ground and last years freeze burned one down

almost to the ground, the other not even a leaf burned. The intacked one is flowering on 2 branches, 1 has 3 flowers

and the other branch is covered from beginning to end of branch.

[chinandega81]

How are the Orlando area Ylang ylangs doing now this year? I didn't realize you were growing them up there. Disney should be planting these! Great pics!

[mike-coral gables]

Covered with flowers ! Fragrance incredible! 

[chinandega81]

If you can please post a pic, that's great! I hope more people plant them in your area

[Darold Petty]

Mike, I can't smell anything !

(This tree is very common in coastal California, especially among Asian-American families.)   

[Silas_Sancona]

For those curious, VERY easy ( and a fast grower ) from fresh seed as well. Will lose viability fairly quickly after harvest though.  Fruit resembles a cluster of narrow Olives ( and is the same color ) when ripe.

[Kaname-kun]

11 hours ago, Darold Petty said:

Mike, I can't smell anything !

(This tree is very common in coastal California, especially among Asian-American families.)   

I never saw Ylang-ylang in SF, but all my Asian friends grew the almost as fragrant Michaelia alba, which you could even buy occasionally in Asian food markets on Clement Street.

[Darold Petty]

28 minutes ago, Kaname-kun said:

I never saw Ylang-ylang in SF, but all my Asian friends grew the almost as fragrant Michaelia alba, which you could even buy occasionally in Asian food markets on Clement Street.

Yes, I think that you are correct, and I have confused the species, thanks.

[mike-coral gables]

My tree is about 30’ now .

[chinandega81]

That is amazing! You must have some microclimate! I have read people in SW FL have a hard time getting them that large but you have done so quite successfully much farther inland and north. Any secrets? What do your neighbors say? I'm sure peoiple are going to try to imitate what you have with so much success!