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    Magnolia officinalis

    Also Known As

    • Houpu Magnolia

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 60'-70'
    • W: 50'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Magnolia officinalis plant details

    Magnolia officinalis is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia officinalis

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: magnoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 50 FT wide, 60 FT - 70 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: distinctive bark, fragrant, shade tree, street tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia officinalis

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Mentioned in Chinese herbals since 200 BC and now decimated in the wild from bark collection, this lovely 60-70' tree brings rusty bark, 12-16" papery leaves and fragrant 6-8" creamy-white flowers to any garden picture. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Magnolia officinalis plant

    How to Grow Magnolia officinalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Magnolia macrophylla var. ashei flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Magnolia 'Butterflies'

    aka Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Butterflies', Butterflies Magnolia

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Magnolia 'Apollo'

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 35'-40'

    Width: 20'-28'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Magnolia 'Apollo' flower by themagnolias.co.uk
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    Magnolia 'Athene'

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18'-25'

    Width: 18'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Magnolia 'Athene' flower by themagnolias.co.uk
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    Magnolia sprengeri 'Burncoose'

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-40'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • mostly sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Magnolia sprengeri 'Burncoose' foliage by plant lust
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