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Ylang-Ylang

Cananga odorata, Annonaceae

Zones
10–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorShade ProviderProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Dragon FruitHylocereus undatus
Physical SupportShade Provision
Pigeon PeaCajanus cajan
Wind ProtectionNitrogen Fixation
Palo VerdeParkinsonia florida
Pollinator SharingShade Provision
SesbaniaSesbania grandiflora
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
LycheeLitchi chinensis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

OilMedicine

Edible Parts

Flowers

Common Questions

What zones does Ylang-Ylang grow in?

Ylang-Ylang grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Ylang-Ylang?

Good companions for Ylang-Ylang include Dragon Fruit, Pigeon Pea, Palo Verde, Sesbania, Lychee.

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