Log in Start trial

Laurel Magnolia

Magnolia Laevifolia

Design with this plant

Overview

The Michelia, or Magnolia laevifolia, is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 10-15 feet in height and 6-8 feet wide. Its creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers exude a sweet fragrance, blooming prolifically in spring. Glossy, dark green leaves provide year-round interest. Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial to full sun exposure. Ideal for use as a specimen plant or in mixed borders for visual and olfactory appeal in any garden design.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 10–11Type TreeClimate Temperate

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — tree for full or half or shade; making it both an aesthetic and aromatic gem suited to various landscape designs

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Magnoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (64)

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Magnolia laevifolia prefers a sheltered location with well-drained, image 38

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — It adds not only year-round visual interest but also a sensory delight to any garden; but a light shaping after

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — evergreen shrub cherished for its ornamental appeal and sweetly-scented flowers

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Its creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers exude a sweet fragrance, blooming prolifically in spring

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — recently reclassified to Magnolia laevifolia

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — slightly acidic to neutral soil; tidy form.<br><br>Michelia is relatively pest and disease resistant

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Magnolia laevifolia prefers a sheltered location with well-drained

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — tree with white blooms; it enjoys full to partial sun exposure

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — which emerge from velvety buds in the shape of an elegant goblet; moderate watering habits are needed, ensuring the

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — The blossoms are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter and exude a rich fragrance reminiscent of champaca

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Moderate watering habits are needed, ensuring the soil remains moist but never soggy; although protection from harsh

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — tidy form.<br><br>Michelia is relatively pest and disease resistant

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — particularly heady in the late evening and early morning.<br><br>Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10; recently

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — It enjoys full to partial sun exposure; its creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers exude a sweet fragrance, blooming

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 10-15 feet in height and 6-8 feet wide; prefers well-drained, acidic, image 51

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — making it both an aesthetic and aromatic gem suited to various landscape designs

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — The blossoms are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter and exude a rich fragrance reminiscent of champaca; tree with

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — although protection from harsh afternoon rays is advisable in hotter climates

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — recently reclassified to Magnolia laevifolia; slightly acidic to neutral soil

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Its creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers exude a sweet fragrance, blooming prolifically in spring; the blossoms, image 52

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — but a light shaping after flowering helps maintain its dense; ideal for use as a specimen plant or in mixed borders for

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — deep green leaves that provide a stunning backdrop to its creamy white flowers; which emerge from velvety buds in the

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — is an evergreen shrub reaching up to 10-15 feet in height and 6-8 feet wide

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — This Magnolia relative typically grows to a height of 8 to 15 feet with a spread of 4 to 7 feet; glossy, dark green

Photographs by 11 contributors

David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Peter Corbett from Cambridge, England, CC BY 2.0 · source
Afifa Afrin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Scott Zona, CC BY 2.0 · source
Sun Jiao (Interaccoonale), CC BY 4.0 · source
Wouter Hagens, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Michael Wolf, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Rohit Naniwadekar, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Related plants

Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Alta') — The Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Alta') is a sleek

Shrub

Alta‚Ñ¢ Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora 'Alta'

FullUSDA 6–10

Banana Shrub (Magnolia Figo) — compact magnolia with a mature height of 6-10 feet and spread of 4-6 feet

Broadleaf Evergreen

Banana Shrub

Magnolia Figo

FullUSDA 8–10

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia Macrophylla) — Native to the southeastern United States; reaching an impressive 20 to 30 inches in length and up to 12, image 81

Shrub

Bigleaf Magnolia

Magnolia Macrophylla

Black Tulip Magnolia (Magnolia 'Black Tulip') — known for its deep burgundy

Tree

Black Tulip Magnolia

Magnolia 'Black Tulip'

FullUSDA 6–10

Centennial Star Magnolia (Magnolia Stellata 'Centennial') — The 'Centennial' Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata 'Centennial') is a standout spring-blooming shrub

Shrub

Centennial Star Magnolia

Magnolia Stellata 'Centennial'

FullUSDA 5–10

Cucumber Tree (Magnolia Acuminata) — with a spread of 25 to 35 feet at maturity; oblong leaves and a late spring to early summer blooming period

Tree

Cucumber Tree

Magnolia Acuminata