Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
11-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow
  
Pink, Rose, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
  
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
  
Fertilize every year
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Kidney Stone
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
  
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
  
AVERRHOA carambola
  
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
  
Carambola, Starfruit
  
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
  
carambola पेड़
  
In German
Ylang-Ylang
  
Sternfrucht Baum
  
In French
Ylang-Ylang
  
arbre carambole
  
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
  
árbol de carambola
  
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
  
carambola δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
  
árvore de carambola
  
In Polish
Jagodlin
  
karambola drzewo
  
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
  
carambola ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Oxalidales
  
Family
Annonaceae
  
Oxalidaceae
  
Genus
Cananga
  
Averrhoa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Carambola
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Ylang-Ylang and Carambola Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Carambola are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Carambola
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.