Magnolia delavayi

Magnolia delavayi Details

Magnolia delavayi, commonly known as the Chinese Evergreen Magnolia, is grown for its pristine flowers and evergreen foliage. It bears fragrant, cream-white flowers with a tinge of pink during summer. The flowers are complemented with large, dark green leaves that have a somewhat leathery appearance. It typically grows to 5 m tall and the same wide with a rounded form and can be trimmed as necessary. This Chinese Magnolia grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site, though it is tolerant of frost and cool climates. Magnolia delavayi is ideal for mixed plantings in a large garden, growing as a specimen tree, or using in avenue planting.