Yulan Magnolia, Lily Tree, Lilytree, Naked Magnolia, Slender Magnolia, Magnolia heptapeta
Native to China, Magnolia denudata, also called Yulan Magnolia or Lily Tree, was probably the first magnolia cultivated around 4,000 years ago. Beloved for its pure white, elegant flowers, it was regarded as early as 650 AD by Buddhist monks in China as a symbol of purity, and its exquisite flowers were a gift worthy of an emperor.
Magnolia denudata is one of the most important species in Chinese horticulture, being cultivated for over a thousand years. It is one of the parent plants of the popular hybrid Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer Magnolia).
Magnolia denudata, commonly known as Yulan magnolia or Lily Tree, is native to central and eastern China. A member of the Magnoliaceae family, it’s known for its elegant, fragrant flowers and stately presence in the landscape.
There are several compelling reasons to grow a Yulan Magnolia (Magnolia denudata) tree:
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Genus | Magnolia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
Height | 30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
Spread | 30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies, Birds, Bees |
Landscaping Ideas | Wall-Side Borders, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Genus | Magnolia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
Height | 30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
Spread | 30' - 40' (9.1m - 12.2m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Attracts | Butterflies, Birds, Bees |
Landscaping Ideas | Wall-Side Borders, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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