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Desmos Species, Dwarf Ylang-Ylang Shrub

Desmoschinensis

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Genus

Desmos (DES-mos)

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Species

chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Green

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Shrubs

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Van Nuys, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Naples, Florida

Riverview, Florida

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