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Magnolia denudata

 
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Magnolia denudata - Yulan Magnolia, lily tree
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Common name: Yulan Magnolia, lily tree
Family: Magnoliaceae
Distribution: central and eastern China
Habitat: Found in thickets, forests at elevations of 500 - 1000 meters.
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Hardiness: Zone 5b -15 to -10 F
Life form: Deciduous tree
Usage: Ornamental flowering shade tree
Comments: It flowers in early spring, its creamy white flowers covering the tree. The coarse foliage is handsome and makes an excellent shade tree. The bark is gray and similar to beech trees making it attractive in winter as well, fall color is golden yellow. It flowers best when planted in full sun to light or open shade.

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