Magnolia laevifolia [round leaf]

Also Known As

Magnolia dianica [round leaf form]
Michelia yunnanensis [round leaf form]

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

7b-9b

Magnolia laevifolia [round leaf] plant details

Magnolia laevifolia [round leaf] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia laevifolia [round leaf]

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, indumentum

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia laevifolia [round leaf]

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stunning plant! Recently called M. dianica and previously Michelia yunnanensis but this plant is always fabulous with its graceful, ropey foliage; profuse, intensely fragrant white blooms in spring and summer; and first rate cinnamon indumentum on the buds in autumn! This form has pleasingly rounded leaves and a more compact habit than the straight species, reaching only 6-8' in time. Easily accepts sun to half shade with regular water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 and very possibly into mid zone 7.