Magnolia liliiflora
Lily Magnolia

Magnolia liliiflora - Bark
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
Purple (Large (3-4" wide), 6 petaled, deep rose pink-purple flowers that may be white on the inside; mid spring)
 Foliage:
Green (Summer foliage; may become tattered and unkempt by late summer; no appreciable fall color)
 Fruit:
Green (Cone-like fruit; not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
8-12 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
8-12 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic loam soils
 Range:
China
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves (4-7" long and 2-5" wide) are simple, alternate, and entire. The short-acuminate leaves taper at the base and are on petioles that are 1/2" long. Hairy flower buds are 0.5-1" long.
 Special Characteristics:
  • Flowering Characteristics 436
  • Groupings 190
  • Specimen 602

    • Additional Information

    Magnolia liliiflora is a shrubby tree that produces large, showy deep rose pink-purple flowers in mid-spring. Foliage is often tattered or altogether absent by late summer or early fall. This species is a parent in many Magnolia hybrids, including the Saucer Magnolia, M. x soulangeana.

    3 Magnolia liliiflora found

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    Number Accession ID Location
    12023_00622*APGNW
    22023_00622*BPGNW
    32023_00622*CPGNW

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