Plant Encyclopedia
Chimonanthus praecox var. grandiflorus ("Torobai")
Japanese name: トウロウバイ （唐蝋梅）
Scientific name: Chimonanthus praecox var. grandiflorus
A horticultural variety of Robai.
The flowers are large, 3–3.5 cm across, but are said to have a weak fragrance.
Other characteristics are the same as Robai.
It is written "檀香梅" in Chinese, which can be confused with Danko-bai of the Kusunoki family.
Details
Names
Japanese: トウロウバイ（唐蝋梅）
Life form
Shrub
Evergreen / deciduous
Deciduous
Leaf type
Broadleaf
Habit
Terrestrial
Planting (or sowing) season
November, December, January, February, March
Flowering season
December, January, February, March
Growth form
Upright
Height
2000–4000 mm
Leaf shape
Simple leaf
Leaf arrangement
Opposite
Leaf margin
Entire
Inflorescence
Solitary
Flower color
Yellow
Flower diameter
30–35
Leaf color
Green
Availability of seeds and plants
Low
Form sold
Seedlings
Propagation
Grafting
Sun exposure
Full sun
Soil needs
Required
Suitable uses
Bonsai, Potted plant, Parks and gardens
Pests
Slug caterpillars
Translated from our Japanese encyclopedia. If anything differs, the Japanese page is correct.