Magnolia ernestii


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesernestii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginSichuan, Guizhou, Jianxi and Hubei, China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneR3 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-4) - 10
Temperature (°F)25 - 50
Height20 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List, it was previously listed as endangered however, there is currently insufficient data on the species distribution and poplulation that it is now listed as data deficient. It is listed as endangered in the China Plant Red Data Book (2014).
LandscapeOrnamental tree.
HabitatMountainous areas at an altitude of 600 - 1,600 m.
Leaf DescriptionDark green leaves with a leathery texture.
Flower DescriptionLight yellow flowers.

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