Description
Our established
Brilliant gold new growth in spring glows on upright russet branches
Large tree to 35 feet when well situated
Star-shaped
so no need for showy rose hips
Magnolia laevifolia (syn. Michelia yunnanensis) Size:0.67 qt Our establishedFrom Yunnan Province, China, Magnolia laevifolia has thick olive green spatulate leaves that hold exquisite and conspicuous rusty golden buds. Its 3 4 inch white, chalice shaped flowers have butter yellow stamens and are prettily scented with a slight and sweet spicy cucumber fragrance. Blooming in early spring it can continue until fall. In bloom or bud, this is a truly beautiful plant! A favorite. Mature size: 18 ft T x 6 ft W in 10 yrs Minimum