Rare Fragrant Wintersweet Shrub (Chimonanthus praecox) – 20+ Year Old Quince creating a layered and visually

creating a layered and visually striking display

Crowned among China's "Four Greats" (四大家 / 四大天王 / 四大名品)

the undisputed emperor of black-flowered Chinese ink orchids (Cymbidium sinense)

sometimes with as many as 8-9 petals and 2-3 lips

and has a color like iron

Rare Fragrant Wintersweet Shrub (Chimonanthus praecox) – 20+ Year Old Quince creating a layered and visuallyThe Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox) is a garden treasure, blooming when most plants are dormant. Its greatest asset is the exquisite fragrance of its waxy, yellow flowers a sweet, spicy scent that perfumes the cold winter air. Exceptionally hardy and low maintenance, it thrives in well drained soil and requires minimal pruning. This deciduous shrub provides unique seasonal interest, with charming blooms on bare branches from mid winter to early