Magnolia delavayi (Evergreen Chinese Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | delavayi |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Guizhou, Sichuan and Yunnan, China. Named after Father Delavay who collected the species. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-9) - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 - 30 |
| Height | 6-12 m |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern and as vulnerable on the China Species Red List (2004). |
| Landscape | Ornamental plant. |
| Habitat | Forests in limestone areas and wet slopes at an altitude of 1,500 - 2,800 m. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Yellowish-brown bark. |
| Leaf Description | Large, broad, tough, dark green leaves with a lighter underside, 36 x 20 cm. |
| Flower Description | Fragrant, cup shaped white or cream flowers edged with a burnt red or pink colour, 15 - 25 cm in diameter. |