| General Description | With only 18 mature individuals remaining in one location, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered. |
| Shape | Pyramidal. |
| Cultivation | Well drained soil in full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | North slopes of Mount Baohua, Jiangsu, China. |
| Habitat | Mixed forests on hillsides at an altitude of approximately 220 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth bark, grey in colour. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Winter buds covered with silky hairs. |
| Leaf Description | Oblong to oblong-ovate, alternate, dark green with a pale underside, 10-12 lateral veins on either side of the mid vein and a rounded base, 16 x 7 cm. |
| Flower Description | Tulip shaped fragrant, 7 tepals up to 8 cm in length, white flowers with streaks of pinkish-purple and red stamens, 12-15 cm in diameter. |
| Fruit Description | Long cylindrical fruit with bright red seeds, 5-7 x 1-2.5 cm. |