Magnolia laevifolia

Magnolia laevifolia

Native to:
China

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Magnoliaceae
Genus:
Magnolia
Species:
Magnolia laevifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2–3 months to break dormancy; germination is often slow and erratic.

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