Magnolia laevifolia
(polished-leaved magnolia)
Family - Magnoliaceae
Category - Shrub, tree
Origin - China
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H4
Height - 4m
Width - 4m
Location - The Pond Garden
Description: A large, Evergreen Shrub or small tree with a bushy, rounded habit. Dark green leaves are obovate to Elliptic in shape and have a leathery texture. Pointed, brown-felted buds open to pure white flowers that are cup-shaped. Each Bloom has a showy central cluster of soft yellow stamens. The flowers are held singly along the branches and are produced from mid to late spring. The Blooms are highly scented.
Flower:
Brown, felted buds open to cup-shaped magnolia flowers that are pure white. Each bloom has a central cluster of yellow stamens. The flowers are held singly along the branches and are produced in April and May. Fragrant.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Cup-shaped magnolia flowers held singly
Flowering time: April, May
Foliage:
Dark green, leathery leaves are obovate to Elliptic in shape. The leaves are felted brown on the undersides when young and are Alternately arranged on the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Obovate, elliptic
Propagation:
Cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.