Magnolia laevifolia (syn. Michelia yunnanensis) woodland 'Blue Bloomers' flowers in early

'Blue Bloomers' flowers in early summer

and can function as a weed-suppressive taller ground cover -- after all it thrives in clearings and open woodlands within it's native range

This pervasive North American native is happy in clay

Mature size: up to 8 ft T x W

We thank Dan Hinkley and Robert Jones of the fabled Heronswood Nursery for making this species known to the trade

Magnolia laevifolia (syn. Michelia yunnanensis) woodland 'Blue Bloomers' flowers in earlyFrom Yunnan Province, China, Magnolia laevifolia has thick olive green spatulate leaves that hold exquisite and conspicuous rusty golden buds. Its 3 4 inch white, chalice shaped flowers have butter yellow stamens and are prettily scented with a slight and sweet spicy cucumber fragrance. Blooming in early spring it can continue until fall. In bloom or bud, this is a truly beautiful plant! A favorite. Mature size: 18 ft T x 6 ft W in 10 yrs Minimum