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Magnolia zenii
Origin: Jiangsu, China.
| Family |
| Magnoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Magnolia |
| Species |
| zenii |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-26) - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-15) - 30 |
| Height |
| 11 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| With only 18 mature individuals remaining in one location, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered. |
| Cultivation |
| Well drained soil in full sun. |
| Shape |
| Pyramidal. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Mixed forests on hillsides at an altitude of approximately 220 m. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Smooth bark, grey in colour. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Winter buds covered with silky hairs. |
| Leaf Description |
| Oblong to oblong-ovate, alternate, dark green with a pale underside, 10-12 lateral veins on either side of the mid vein and a rounded base, 16 x 7 cm. |
| Flower Description |
| Tulip shaped fragrant, 7 tepals up to 8 cm in length, white flowers with streaks of pinkish-purple and red stamens, 12-15 cm in diameter. |
| Fruit Description |
| Long cylindrical fruit with bright red seeds, 5-7 x 1-2.5 cm. |
| Notable Specimens |
| North slopes of Mount Baohua, Jiangsu, China. |
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