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 10–11Climate Temperate

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Magnoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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) — making it both an aesthetic and aromatic gem suited to various landscape designs; is an evergreen shrub reaching up to

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

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Glossy, dark green leaves provide year-round interest; regular pruning is not required, image 53

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Ideal for use as a specimen plant or in mixed borders for visual and olfactory appeal in any garden design, image 55

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — recently reclassified to Magnolia laevifolia; slightly acidic to neutral soil, image 56

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Prefers well-drained, acidic soil and partial to full sun exposure; tree for full or half or shade, image 54

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) — deep green leaves that provide a stunning backdrop to its creamy white flowers; which emerge from velvety, image 59

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) — which emerge from velvety buds in the shape of an elegant goblet; moderate watering habits are needed, image 60

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — slightly acidic to neutral soil; tidy form.<br><br>Michelia is relatively pest and disease resistant, image 64

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — Magnolia laevifolia prefers a sheltered location with well-drained, image 63

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — particularly heady in the late evening and early morning.<br><br>Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, image 62

Laurel Magnolia (Magnolia Laevifolia) — The blossoms are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter and exude a rich fragrance reminiscent of, image 61

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