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Magnolia delavayi

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-40'
  • W: 20'-40'

planting zones

  • 8a-9b

Magnolia delavayi plant details

Magnolia delavayi is a broadleaf evergreen tree with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 delavayi

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia delavayi

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

Gardening facts about Magnolia delavayi plant

How to Grow Magnolia delavayi

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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