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Houpu Magnolia

Magnoliaofficinalis

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Genus

Magnolia (mag-NO-lee-a)

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Species

officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Gardener's Notes:

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BorisBauer

Easley, SC | November 2018 | positive

Plant this large tree in an open site so that blooms can be enjoyed by seeing them up close on lower limbs.

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