Magnolia salicifolia
anise magnolia

Notes:

Early bloomer, coming after only M. denudata in the Northeast. Suggested for use as a shrub border in front of other trees. As the name suggests, the stems smell of lemon/anise when bruised.

Avoid hot, dry, windy areas.

Sources: UFL, Sunset, Dirr, Cal Poly, Dirr/Warren.

Tags:

acidic soil preferred
aromatic foliage
aromatic twigs/bark
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
branches strong
clay tolerant
compacted soil intolerant
easy to grow
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fine texture
form:tree
fragrant flowers
habit:conical/pyramidal
habit:oval
habit:rounded
litter:minimal
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease free
pruning required
rich soil preferred
root competition intolerant
root disturbance intolerant
roots:coarse/few
roots:low damage potential
roots:wide-spreading
sandy soil tolerant
showy bark
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:screen
use:specimen
use:street
water:regular


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