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    • Photo of Magnolia officinalis var. biloba flower by Wendy Cutler

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    Buy Magnolia officinalis var. biloba

    Also Known As

    • Magnolia officinalis biloba
    • Chinese Magnolia

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-40'
    • W: 20'-40'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Magnolia officinalis var. biloba plant details

    Magnolia officinalis var. biloba is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects 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 rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia officinalis var. biloba

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: magnoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 40 FT wide, 40 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: heart-shaped leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia officinalis var. biloba

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    I don't think this great foliage plant is available anywhere in the U.S. Our original tree form England is 55+ years old and 30'x 15'. The leaves are 18” long and are heart shaped. Flowers are 4” white in May-June.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Magnolia officinalis var. biloba plant

    How to Grow Magnolia officinalis var. biloba

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 15'-30'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 35'-40'

    Width: 20'-28'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Magnolia 'Athene'

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18'-25'

    Width: 18'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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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
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