Chimonanthus salicifolius - Willow-leaved wintersweetDescription Specification Gift wrap The Willow leaved Wintersweet (Chimonanthus salicifolius) is an ultra rare winter flowering shrub, blooms from early winter. This is a semi evergreen shrub and most of its handsome, elongated, waxy leaves remain on the branches for winter. The spidery flowers open as early as December, the petals of which are white with a hint of sulphur yellow colouring. A truly rare sight in mid winter! This beautiful species can