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Magnolia laevifolia [large form]

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

8a-10b

Magnolia laevifolia [large form] plant details

Magnolia laevifolia [large form] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia laevifolia [large form]

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and spring
Uses: fragrant, indumentum

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia laevifolia [large form]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Received as Michelia crassipes, this is clearly a steroidal form of the very lovely Magnolia laevifolia, larger in all its parts -- to 20-30' tall x 10-15' wide with 4" leaves, the undersides clothed in coppery indumentum as are the stems and flowers buds, and abundant, sweetly fragrant white flowers in late winter and spring and often again in autumn. Successful and happy in full sun to part shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy to at least 10 °F, USDA zone 8. (As mentioned elsewhere, originally named Michelia yunnanensis, then Magnolia dianica, and finally, we hope, M. laevifolia.)