Sweetly Fragrant Flowers
Produces distinctive yellow-green flowers with a rich, sweet fragrance valued in ornamental gardens and perfumery.
Pollinator Ylang-Ylang Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Pollinator Ylang-Ylang Seeds
Pollinator Ylang-Ylang, botanically known as Cananga odorata, is a tropical evergreen tree admired for its fragrant, yellow-green flowers and attractive green foliage. As the flowers mature, they develop a rich, sweet fragrance that makes this tree popular in tropical gardens, ornamental landscapes, and perfume gardens. Its fragrant blooms provide floral resources for nocturnal pollinators, including moths and beetles. Ylang-Ylang is best suited to warm climates, fertile well-drained soil, and locations with plenty of sunlight.
Fragrant Flowers
Pollinator Interest
Tropical Evergreen Tree
Ornamental Garden Plant
Key Features
Pollinator Attraction
Its fragrant flowers are associated with nocturnal pollinators, including moths and beetles.
Tropical Evergreen Growth
Develops attractive green foliage and a spreading growth habit suitable for spacious tropical landscapes.
Ornamental Landscape Tree
Adds tropical character to large gardens, fragrance gardens, and suitable outdoor planting areas.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Cananga odorata
Beautiful yellow-green flowers
Distinctive sweet floral fragrance
Associated with moth pollination
Attracts nocturnal pollinator interest
Fast-growing tropical evergreen tree
Suitable for fragrance gardens
Flowers used in perfume production
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Cananga odorata |
| Common Name | Ylang-Ylang; Perfume Tree; Cananga |
| Plant Family | Annonaceae |
| Seed Type | Tropical Flowering Tree Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Fast-growing tropical evergreen tree |
| Flower Color | Greenish-yellow to golden yellow |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 10–11; requires frost protection |
| Planting Season | Spring to summer in warm conditions |
| Seed Starting | Start in warm, moist, well-drained growing medium |
| Germination Time | Variable; germination may take several months |
| Germination Temperature | Warm tropical conditions; maintain consistent warmth |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering; avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 33–50 feet under suitable tropical conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 20 feet or more for landscape planting, depending on available space |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Ylang-Ylang seeds and soak them in warm water before planting. Seed germination can be irregular, so use fresh, properly identified planting material whenever possible.
Select healthy Ylang-Ylang seeds and soak them in warm water before planting. Seed germination can be irregular, so use fresh, properly identified planting material whenever possible.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose a fertile, well-drained growing medium with good moisture retention. Use a deep planting container or suitable outdoor location to accommodate the developing taproot.
Choose a fertile, well-drained growing medium with good moisture retention. Use a deep planting container or suitable outdoor location to accommodate the developing taproot.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant the seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in warm, moist potting medium. Keep the growing medium consistently moist and provide suitable warmth for germination.
Plant the seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in warm, moist potting medium. Keep the growing medium consistently moist and provide suitable warmth for germination.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Water
Place seedlings in a warm location with bright light. Gradually introduce them to full sunlight as they develop. Water regularly while allowing excess water to drain.
Place seedlings in a warm location with bright light. Gradually introduce them to full sunlight as they develop. Water regularly while allowing excess water to drain.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Move established seedlings carefully to a spacious outdoor location in a suitable tropical climate. Protect young plants from cold temperatures and avoid disturbing their long taproots.
Move established seedlings carefully to a spacious outdoor location in a suitable tropical climate. Protect young plants from cold temperatures and avoid disturbing their long taproots.
Bring Tropical Fragrance to Your Garden with Ylang-Ylang
Grow Pollinator Ylang-Ylang to enjoy its beautiful tropical foliage, unusual yellow-green flowers, and captivating sweet fragrance. This remarkable evergreen tree adds ornamental interest to spacious gardens while providing floral resources for nocturnal pollinators. With warm temperatures, suitable sunlight, and well-drained soil, Ylang-Ylang can become a beautiful addition to tropical landscapes and fragrance gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to popular questions about Ylang-Ylang seed germination, flowering, fragrance, and pollinator attraction.
How do you grow Ylang-Ylang from seeds?
Ylang-Ylang can be grown from seeds by soaking the seeds in warm water before planting them in a warm, moist, well-drained growing medium. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide tropical temperatures. Germination can be irregular and may take several months. Handle seedlings carefully because the plant develops a long taproot.
How long does a Ylang-Ylang tree take to flower?
Ylang-Ylang trees grown under favorable tropical conditions may begin flowering within approximately 2–3 years, although flowering time varies with climate, growing conditions, and plant development. Trees grown in less favorable conditions may take considerably longer to produce their fragrant yellow flowers.
Does Ylang-Ylang attract pollinators, and which insects visit its flowers?
Yes. Ylang-Ylang flowers are associated with nocturnal pollinators, particularly moths and beetles. Their distinctive sweet fragrance helps attract these insects. The flowers change from greenish shades to yellow as they mature, developing their characteristic strong fragrance.