Magnolia ernestii
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | ernestii |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Sichuan, Guizhou, Jianxi and Hubei, China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | R3 - H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-4) - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 25 - 50 |
| Height | 20 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List, it was previously listed as endangered however, there is currently insufficient data on the species distribution and poplulation that it is now listed as data deficient. It is listed as endangered in the China Plant Red Data Book (2014). |
| Landscape | Ornamental tree. |
| Habitat | Mountainous areas at an altitude of 600 - 1,600 m. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green leaves with a leathery texture. |
| Flower Description | Light yellow flowers. |