Magnolia officinalis

Vernacular name: 
Magnolia officinalis
Famille: 
Magnoliaceae

Magnolia native to China with very large deciduous leaves. The bark contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents. Very large cream flowers in April-May, fragrant. Height of 10m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climat

Zone 6: from -23°C to -17°C

Couleur de feuille

  • Green

Couleur de fleur

  • White
  • Cream

Exposition

  • Sunny
  • Part shade

Taille

5 to 10m
5 to 10m

Intérêts remarquables

  • Foliage
  • Flower
  • Perfume

Plante intéressante

  • In spring

Type de sol

  • Acidic

Utilisation ailleurs

  • Herbalism

Utilisation au jardin

  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Parterre

GENERAL DESCRIPTION