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Laurel Magnolia

Magnolia Laevifolia

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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

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Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — evergreen shrub cherished for its ornamental appeal and sweetly-scented flowers; it adds not only, image 57
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, image 58
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Regular pruning is not required
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Regular pruning is not required; white flowers in the garden
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — making it both an aesthetic and aromatic gem suited to various landscape designs; is an evergreen shrub reaching up to
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Ideal for use as a specimen plant or in mixed borders for visual and olfactory appeal in any garden design
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — white flowers in the garden; this Magnolia relative typically grows to a height of 8 to 15 feet with a spread of 4 to 7
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — particularly heady in the late evening and early morning.<br><br>Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — deep green leaves that provide a stunning backdrop to its creamy white flowers; which emerge from velvety, image 59
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — white flowers in the garden
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — slightly acidic to neutral soil
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — although protection from harsh afternoon rays is advisable in hotter climates; deep green leaves that provide a
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — which emerge from velvety buds in the shape of an elegant goblet; moderate watering habits are needed, image 60
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Its creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers exude a sweet fragrance, blooming prolifically in spring; the blossoms are
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — which emerge from velvety buds in the shape of an elegant goblet
Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — slightly acidic to neutral soil; tidy form.<br><br>Michelia is relatively pest and disease resistant, image 64
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