Magnolia ovoidea
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | ovoidea |
| Synonyms | Manglietia ovoidea |
| Category | Woody |
| Origin | Yunnan, China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 10 m |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | With less than an estimated 50 individuals, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered. |
| Habitat | South-east Yunnan in evergreen forests at an altitude of 1,700 - 2,000 m. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptic to elliptic-oblong, thick with a cuneate base, 13 - 14 x 4 - 5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Yellowish-green, 3 outer tepals and 2 inner tepals purple in colour. |
| Fruit Description | Ellipsoid, 2.7 - 3.2 cm, produced October through November. |