Magnolia denudata (yulan) - 175-200 CM C35

Description
The Lily tree (Magnolia denudata) is a sprawling, picturesque large shrub that produces creamy white, cup-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from March to April. The Lily tree also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 9 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Magnolia yulan, Magnolia citriodora.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * sensitive to late frost, can be partially planted over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Lily tree are dark green, ovate, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 8 - 15 cm in size. Lily tree is bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Lily tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sprawling, picturesque.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer. - Freshly planted, young plants require winter protection in the event of heavy frosts.

Flower
The creamy white, cup-shaped flowers appear from March to April. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Magnolia denudata is a shallow-rooting plant.