Michelia yunnanensis

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.