Magnolia zenii
zen magnolia
Notes:
Blooms in mid- to late winter (just about the earliest-flowering deciduous magnolia in commerce), so protect from late frosts. Sweeter fragrance than other deciduous magnolias.
Sources: Dirr, NCSU, Dirr/Warren.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
alkaline soil intolerant
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
clay tolerant
compacted soil intolerant
drought tolerant
exposure:full sun
fine texture
form:tree
fragrant flowers
habit:conical/pyramidal
persistence:deciduous
pruning not required
rich soil preferred
root competition intolerant
root disturbance intolerant
roots:coarse/few
roots:wide-spreading
sandy soil tolerant
showy bark
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:specimen
water:regular
well-drained soil required
wind sensitive
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