World Plants

Michelia doltsopa (Himalayan Evergreen Magnolia)

Family	Magnoliaceae
Genus	Michelia
Species	doltsopa
Synonyms	Magnolia doltsopa
Category	Woody
Type	Tree (evergreen)
Origin	Native to the Eastern Himalayas, Tibet and China.

USDA Hardiness Zone	9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone	Requires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Zone	H3-H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)	-6.7-(-1.1)
Temperature (°F)	20-30
Height	8-15 m
Spread	5-10 m
Growth	Medium
Flowering Period	March, April, May

Shape	The tree is bushy, pyramidal and upright.
Propagation	Propagated by cuttings.
Cultivation	Grows best in rich, well drained soils and full sun, protected from strong winds.
Notable Specimens	Glendurgan Gardens, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Habitat	Found in montane forests.
Bark/Stem Description	The bark is brown to grey and smooth.
Leaf Description	The dark green leaves are leathery, glossy and 5-15 cm long.
Flower Description	The flowers are white-cream coloured, showy and bowl-shaped. They grow 7-10 cm across.

Michelia doltsopa, form. Glendurgan Gardens, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Michelia doltsopa, leaf. Glendurgan Gardens, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Michelia doltsopa, flower. Glendurgan Gardens, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Michelia doltsopa, bud. Glendurgan Gardens, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Michelia doltsopa, form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Michelia doltsopa, bark. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Michelia doltsopa, leaf. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Magnolia dolstopa 'Silver Cloud'.