Woody > Magnolia > Magnolia officinalis > Magnolia officinalis var. biloba
Magnolia officinalis
var. biloba
Houpu Magnolia
Origin: The genus Magnolia is named after Pierre Magnol, a French botanist who lived from 1638 to 1715.
| Family |
| Magnoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Magnolia |
| Species |
| officinalis |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Variety |
| biloba |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5-9 |
| Height |
| 15 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Never let magnolia seed dry out as this kills the embryo. Sow immediately 2 cm deep, keep moist, keep the pot outside to finish the cold stratification cycle of 120 days. Sunlight inhibits germination. Most seed will germinate in May with the remaining the following May. Newly emerging seedlings need indirect light/dappled shade at first then stronger light as they put down a larger root system. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The bark is thick and brown but does not fissure. |
| Leaf Description |
| Large obovate leaves with a deep notch at the apex giving the leaves a bi-lobed shape. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are ivory-coloured, 10-15 cm diameter with 9-12 white sepals, and sweetly scented. |
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