Magnolia officinalis

Magnolia officinalis

Synonymes:
Vernacular name: Magnolia officinalis
Family: 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.

Only on order

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Leaf color

  • Green

Ground type

  • Acidic

Climate

Zone 6: from -23°C to -17°C

Interesting plant

  • In spring

Sizes

5 to 10m
5 to 10m

Flower color

  • White
  • Cream

Exposure

  • Sunny
  • Part shade

Use in the garden

  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Parterre

Use elsewhere

  • Herbalism

Notable interests:

  • Foliage
  • Flower
  • Perfume