Deeproot Plant Base Online - Magnolia sieboldii ssp. sinensis

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botanical name:
Magnolia sieboldii ssp. sinensis

family: Magnoliaceae

characteristics: tree, scented/aromatic
height: 8.00m width: 12.00m
growth rate: medium
growth habit: broad headed
leaf colour: dark green
flower colour: white
main period of interest: Summer

growing conditions: full sun, part shade, moist soil, clay soil
prefered soil pH: neutral-acid
minimum temperature: -17°C
USDA zone: 7 to 10

description:
Broad spreading habit, dark green leaves, grey-green and downy underneath. The leaves are larger than the species, up to 22 cm. Slightly pendant, cup-shaped, very fragrant pure white flowers up to 10cm across with a contrasting central ring of prominent crimson stamens. Flowers in June and then sporadically in august.

cultivation:
Prefers a sunny but sheltered location.

other notes:
From Sichuan, China.