Magnolia obovata
whitebark magnolia, Japanese bigleaf magnolia
Notes:
AKA M. hypoleuca.
Flowers at around 15 years.
Southern exposure may induce premature budbreak.
Sources: UFL, Sunset, Missouri BG, Cal Poly.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
branches strong
clay tolerant
coarse texture
compacted soil intolerant
dense canopy
drought intolerant
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
form:tree
fragrant flowers
habit:conical/pyramidal
habit:irregular
habit:rounded
litter:leaves
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
pruning required
rich soil preferred
rich soil required
root competition intolerant
root disturbance intolerant
roots:coarse/few
roots:wide-spreading
showy bark
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:specimen
water:regular
well-drained soil required
wind sensitive
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