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Gordonia lasianthus

Also Known As

  • Gordonia pyramidalis
  • Hypericum lasianthus
  • Loblolly Bay

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 8a-9b

Gordonia lasianthus plant details

Gordonia lasianthus is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gordonia lasianthus

Plant type: tree
Plant family: hypericaceae, theaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gordonia lasianthus

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This small-medium-sized tree is a beautiful EG relative to the Franklin Tree; lovely 2-3" fragrant white camellia-like flowers. Sun-PSh/Med

Gardening facts about Gordonia lasianthus plant

How to Grow Gordonia lasianthus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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