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Magnolia denudata

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Kingdom
  
Family
  
Subgenus
  
M. subg. Yulania

Higher classification
  
Magnolia sect. Yulania

Order
  
Genus
  
Magnolia

Scientific name
  
Magnolia denudata

Rank
  
Species

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Section
  
M. sect. Yulania subsect. Yulania

Similar
  
Southern magnolia, Magnolia liliiflora, Magnolia, Sweet osmanthus, Magnoliaceae

Magnolia denudata flower buds


Magnolia denudata, known as the lilytree or Yulan magnolia (simplified Chinese: 玉兰花; traditional Chinese: 玉蘭花; pinyin: yùlánhuā; literally: "jade orchid/lily"), is native to central and eastern China. It has been cultivated in Chinese Buddhist temple gardens since 600 AD. Its flowers were regarded as a symbol of purity in the Tang Dynasty and it was planted in the grounds of the Emperor's palace. It is the official city flower of Shanghai.

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Description

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Magnolia denudata is a rather low, rounded, thickly branched, and coarse-textured tree to 30 feet (9.1 m) tall. The leaves are ovate, bright green, 15 cm long and 8 cm wide. The bark is a coarse, dark gray. The 10–16 cm white flowers that emerge from early to late spring, while beautiful and thick with a citrus-lemon fragrance, are prone to browning if subjected to frost.

Cultivation

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Magnolia denudata is used as an ornamental tree in gardens. It is similar to other magnolias in that it likes rich, moist soil and should be planted in a location where it is protected from elemental extremes. This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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References

Magnolia denudata Wikipedia