Magnolia x alba

Also Known As

Michelia alba
White Champaca

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 4'

planting zones

10a-11

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Magnolia x alba plant details

Magnolia x alba is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia x alba

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia x alba

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Prized throughout the tropics for its highly fragrant white flowers, this member of the magnolia family does surprisingly well as a potted specimen. It flowers at an early age often 2'-3' in height and blooms almost continuously throughout the year. Its size and form are easy to maintain and even when pruned it still flowers reliably. The flowers only last 1-2 days but the plant blooms continuously with the aromatic sweet fragrance filling the air. Grow in full sun and keep warm for the greatest number of flowers. It can tolerate cool nights and partial sun as well.