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Sweet Michelia

Michelia Doltsopa

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Overview

The Sweet Michelia (Michelia doltsopa) is an evergreen tree, valued for its lush foliage and fragrant, creamy-white blossoms. Reaching up to 30 feet tall with a spread of 20 feet, it thrives in USDA zones 7-10. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it requires well-drained soil. Providing year-long attraction, its glossy leaves and blossoms make an excellent focal point in any design. Blooms are most prolific in late winter to spring.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–9Type Tree
Sweet Michelia (Michelia Doltsopa) — and the olfactory experience it provides

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Magnoliaceae

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Sweet Michelia (Michelia Doltsopa) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it requires well-drained soil
Sweet Michelia (Michelia Doltsopa) — Sweet Michelia is particularly renowned for its fragrant
Michelia Doltsopa
Michelia Doltsopa
Michelia Doltsopa
Michelia Doltsopa
Michelia Doltsopa
Michelia Doltsopa
Michelia Doltsopa
Michelia Doltsopa

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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