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Also Known As

  • Magnolia 'Denudata'
  • Jade Orchid
  • Lily Tree
  • Yulan Magnolia

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 20'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Magnolia denudata plant details

Magnolia denudata is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia denudata

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia denudata

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is always one of our favorite magnolias. The flowers are such a perfect form. Each flower looks like it was painted in Chinese porcelain, which it was. The creamy white flowers are carried in great abundance. The mature form of the tree is very graceful.
Its flower a symbol of openness and purity, this lovely 30' x 30' tree is planted near Chinese temples for 1300 years; early spring, lemon-scented, 3-6" white flowers appear at a young age and the ?petals? are eaten batter-fried. S-PSh
One of the oldest Magnolias in cultivation (over 1000 years) the Yulan Magnolia is a spectacular tree. Its rounded crown is covered in beautiful white blooms in the spring. Very tolerate of air pollution. Growth Rate medium
Revered and cultivated by the Chinese for over a thousand years, this is the most elegant of all the white-flowered magnolias. Blooms abundantly, even on trees as young as 4-5 years old. Flowers appear before the leaves.
Beautifully tulip-shaped, creamy white 6" flowers cover this magnificent deciduous tree in March-April. Slowly growing to 35' with somewhat less spread, it has a pleasingly irregular shape. Blooms at 6-7 years. Native to China.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Magnolia denudata plant

How to Grow Magnolia denudata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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