Chimonanthus praecox
Chimonanthus praecox, also known as wintersweet, is a vigorous deciduous shrub with an erect trunk and leaves that are 5?29 cm long. Its strongly scented flowers, produced in winter are yellow or pale green-yellow, tepals. Its fruits are not edible, his seeds contains a toxic alkaloid called calycanthine.
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Genus |
Chimonanthus |
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Species |
praecox |
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Bloeiperiode |
januari februari maart |
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Bodemtype |
kalkrijk |
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Type (gebruik) |
sierstruik solitair in groep |
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Kleur (bloem) |
geel |
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Kleur (blad) |
groen |
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Hoogte |
150 cm 200 cm |
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Wintergroen |
nee |
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Winterhardheid |
-20 °C |
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Bloemen |
geurend |
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Locatie |
zon |
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Bodemvochtigheid |
normaal |