Botanical Name:
Michelia yunnanensis
Family:
Magnoliaceae
Description:
An evergreen shrub from China with glossy green foliage, oblanceolate leaves, velvety brown buds open to white/cream scented flowers early spring.
Easy to grow, prefers shelter from strong winds, sun to semi-shade.
Ht: up to 4m
W: up to 3m
Uses:
As a specimen plant, screen, trimmed hedge, espalier, topiary, borders, flowering shrub, container plant placed to enjoy fragrance.
Propagation:
By cuttings.
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