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Michelia doltsopa


Himalayan Evergreen Magnolia




Origin:  Native to the Eastern Himalayas, Tibet and China.
Family
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Michelia
Species
doltsopa
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen)
Synonyms
Magnolia doltsopa
USDA Hardiness Zone
9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3-H4
Temperature (°C)
-6.7-(-1.1)
Temperature (°F)
20-30
Height
8-15 m
Spread
5-10 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchAprilMay
Cultivation
Grows best in rich, well drained soils and full sun, protected from strong winds.
Shape
The tree is bushy, pyramidal and upright.
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Found in montane forests.
Bark/Stem Description
The bark is brown to grey and smooth.
Leaf Description
The dark green leaves are leathery, glossy and 5-15 cm long.
Flower Description
The flowers are white-cream coloured, showy and bowl-shaped. They grow 7-10 cm across.
Notable Specimens
Glendurgan Gardens, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Trengwaighton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagated by cuttings.
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