Magnolia laevifolia 'Velvet and Cream'

Scientific Name: Magnolia laevifolia 'Velvet and Cream'

Also Known As

Michelia laevifolia 'Velvet & Cream'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7b-9b

Magnolia laevifolia 'Velvet and Cream' plant details

Magnolia laevifolia 'Velvet and Cream' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. 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 'Velvet and Cream'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia laevifolia 'Velvet and Cream'

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A wonderful cultivar of the always lovely Magnolia laevifolia, this developed in New Zealand, selected for its large (for the species), fragrant white flowers in abundance in early spring and often again in fall. A sturdy shrub, to 8' tall or so, easily trimmed, with somewhat weeping branches with 3" leaves covered in copper indumentum. Flowers buds that begin to develop in autumn are covered in coppery indumentum as well. Best in sun to half shade with consistent summer water. Frost hardy into the single digits °F, upper USDA zone 7. Recently M. dianica, previously Michelia yunnanensis.