Chimonanthus praecox - Wintersweet flowering A small dwarf shrub that

A small dwarf shrub that spreads by underground runners to form a small thicket

it is not a demanding tree and can be grown in a variety of soils

rounded crown and a short trunk from  northeastern North America that grows in a variety of habitats and is a great shade tree

and will completely die back once the frosts start

Chimonanthus praecox - Wintersweet flowering A small dwarf shrub thatThis fragrant multi stemmed deciduous shrub with delicate translucent flowers that appear in the winter on bare stems. A native to China, the aroma of its flowers have been described as one of the best in the plant world. It can grow in a range of soil conditions as long as it is moist and well drained but should be planted in full sun to partial shade.