Magnolia foveolata


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesfoveolata
SynonymsMagnolia aenea
OriginChina and Vietnam.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-9) - 10
Temperature (°F)15 - 50
Height30 m
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
HabitatForests and wet montane places at an altitude of 500-1,800 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionPale grey to dark grey bark.
Leaf DescriptionOblong-elliptic, elliptic-ovate or ovate, thick, 16-26 secondary veins and a cuneate, obtuse or subcaudate base, 17-23 x 6-11 cm.
Flower DescriptionCreamy-yellow fragrant flowers.
Fruit DescriptionFruit 7-20 cm, produced September through October.

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