Large Ylang Ylang Tree Live Plant — Cananga odorata — 10-Inch Pot

Bring the enchanting fragrance of the tropics to your garden with a Ylang Ylang tree (Cananga odorata)! This tropical tree is prized around the world for its uniquely fragrant flowers, which are widely valued in perfumery and aromatic traditions.

Although the flowers have a delicate, unusual appearance, their powerful sweet, floral fragrance is the real attraction. With warm temperatures, suitable sunlight, and room to grow, Ylang Ylang can become a striking landscape tree and a wonderful addition to a tropical garden.

Each order includes one large Ylang Ylang tree in a 10-inch nursery pot. You will receive a plant similar to the listing photos. Natural variations in height, branching, foliage, and overall shape are expected with live plants.

Why You'll Love Ylang Ylang

• Beautiful tropical character: Adds lush foliage and an exotic look to suitable gardens.

• Famous floral fragrance: Mature trees can produce intensely fragrant flowers, particularly during warm growing periods.

• Perfumery heritage: The flowers are an important source of aromatic oil used in the fragrance industry.

• A rewarding tree to grow: Watch your plant establish and develop toward its mature tree form.

• Ideal for warm climates: A distinctive choice for tropical and subtropical landscapes where temperatures remain warm.

Plant Details

• Common name: Ylang Ylang

• Botanical name: Cananga odorata

• Plant type: Tropical flowering tree

• Pot size: 10-inch nursery pot

• Foliage: Green, tropical foliage

• Flowers: Fragrant, narrow-petaled flowers that may mature to yellow

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Climate: Warm tropical and subtropical conditions

• Growth habit: Fast-growing under favorable conditions; allow room for future growth

Ylang Ylang Tree Care Guide

Sunlight: Grow in full sun to partial shade. Aim for around six hours of direct sunlight daily when possible, while protecting a newly acclimating plant from sudden exposure to intense sun.

Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist during active growth, especially while the tree is establishing. Water deeply when needed, but allow excess water to drain freely. Avoid leaving the roots in saturated soil.

Soil: Choose fertile, well-draining soil. Sandy loam or a suitable tree potting mix can work well in containers. Good drainage is essential for healthy roots.

Temperature and humidity: Ylang Ylang thrives in warm, humid conditions. It is sensitive to frost and prolonged cold, so protect it when temperatures fall. In cooler climates, container growing may make seasonal protection easier.

Fertilizing: During active growth, apply a balanced fertilizer suitable for tropical trees according to the product label. Avoid overfertilizing, and adjust feeding to the plant's growth and local growing season.

Pruning: Remove dead or damaged branches and prune selectively to maintain a suitable shape. The branches can be brittle, so choose a sheltered location away from strong winds and handle the tree carefully.

Mulching: A layer of organic mulch can help retain soil moisture and reduce weeds. Keep mulch away from direct contact with the trunk.

Pests: Inspect leaves and stems regularly for common garden pests, including aphids, scale insects, and mealybugs. Address problems early using a treatment appropriate for the plant and your growing environment.

When Will Ylang Ylang Flower?

Ylang Ylang generally needs time to mature before flowering. A young plant may take several years to bloom, and the timing depends on its current maturity, climate, sunlight, and growing conditions. Flowering is not guaranteed immediately after purchase.

The flowers are prized for their fragrance and use in the perfume industry. Although Ylang Ylang oil is associated with famous fragrances, avoid assuming that every commercial perfume contains it; formulations can vary.

Important Growing Notes

Ylang Ylang is a tropical tree, not a compact permanent houseplant. Choose a location with enough space for future growth, and provide shelter from strong winds because its branches can break relatively easily.

Keep in mind that your plant may look different from mature flowering examples shown in photos. Growth rate, mature size, and flowering time vary with the environment.

Shipping and Arrival

Your Ylang Ylang tree will be shipped in its 10-inch nursery pot. You will receive a plant similar to the listing photos, not necessarily the exact plant pictured.

Some leaf movement or temporary stress can occur during transit. Unpack the plant promptly, check soil moisture, and place it in a bright location where it can acclimate before making major changes to its growing conditions.

Thank you for supporting our plant shop. We hope your Ylang Ylang tree grows into a beautiful tropical specimen with wonderfully fragrant blooms!