Ylang Ylang Plant — Cananga odorata | Perfume Tree | Intensely Fragrant Flowering Tree

Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) is one of the world’s most celebrated fragrance trees — the source of the iconic ylang ylang essential oil used in Chanel No. 5 and countless luxury perfumes. Its drooping clusters of star-shaped, greenish-yellow flowers release an intoxicating, sweet floral fragrance that fills the entire garden. A truly extraordinary tree for any tropical garden.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Cananga odorata
• Common Names: Ylang Ylang, Perfume Tree, Flower of Flowers, Cananga
• Family: Annonaceae
• Plant Type: Evergreen tropical flowering tree
• Height: 5–15 metres at maturity
• Flower Colour: Greenish-yellow, star-shaped, pendulous clusters
• Flowering Season: Year-round in warm climates; peak summer to monsoon
• Fragrance: Intensely sweet, exotic floral — one of the world’s finest natural fragrances

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Regular; keep soil consistently moist
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining loamy soil
• Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; organic compost twice yearly
• Container Suitability: Young plants in large containers; best planted in ground
• Landscaping Uses: Garden specimen, avenue tree, courtyard feature, fragrant garden

Care Guide

• Fast grower in warm, humid tropical conditions
• Prune to maintain desired height and shape — can be kept as a large shrub
• Flowers are most fragrant in the evening and early morning
• Thrives in Kerala’s warm, humid climate year-round

Customer FAQs

Q: Is this the same Ylang Ylang used in perfumes?
A: Yes — Cananga odorata is the source of ylang ylang essential oil, one of the most prized ingredients in luxury perfumery worldwide.

Q: How fast does it grow?
A: Very fast — one of the fastest-growing tropical trees, capable of reaching 5+ metres within 3–4 years.

Q: Can I extract essential oil from the flowers?
A: The flowers can be used for steam distillation to extract essential oil at home, though commercial extraction requires specialised equipment.

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Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.