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. |