Fragrant Himalayan Champaca
Michelia champaca
SKU
06148
An excellent ornamental tree that produces an abundance of extremely fragrant yellow flowers over a long season, from the middle of winter and throughout spring, nestled between handsome, large, lush, glossy, bright green leaves. Matures to a bold, broad, upright form. A handsome specimen for lawn or garden. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Water regularly; allow soil surface to dry slightly between intervals.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | my-KEE-lee-a CHAM-pac-a |
|---|---|
| Lore | According to Tibetan beliefs, the Buddha of the next era will find enlightenment under the white flower canopy of the champaca tree. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 25 to 30 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid-Winter through Spring |
| Design Ideas | Big and evergreen, this is a perfect free-blooming accent tree with a bonus of fragrance. Plant in the front yard or entry court to welcome guests with fragrant shade. Perfect for disguising safety fences surrounding a swimming pool or spa. A reliable semitropical foundation plant for the backyard. Creates an excellent hedge for screening along a fence. Size and density is also good for absorbing adjacent noise from streets or schools. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly; allow soil surface to dry slightly between intervals. |
| Companion Plants | Lantana (Lantana); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Coneflower (Echinacea); Verbena (Verbena); Salvia (Salvia) |
Provide deep, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained, loamy soil. Thrives in temperate coastal regions and warm, frost-free regions with regular moisture. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize regularly during growing season.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
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