Evergreen Flowering Tree: Broad-petaled Michelia
Broad-petaled Michelia Plant Attributes
Chinese Name: Broad-petaled MicheliaAlias: Broad-petaled White Orchid, Yunnan White OrchidLatin Name: Michelia platypetalaFamily and Genus: Magnoliaceae, Michelia GenusDistribution: Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guizhou, and other regions in ChinaBroad-petaled Michelia Plant Introduction
Broad-petaled Michelia is an evergreen tree that can reach a height of 15-20 meters. Young branches, buds, and young leaves are covered with reddish-brown silky hair. The leaves are thin and leathery, oblong in shape, with the underside covered in grayish-white or mixed reddish-brown flat hair. It flowers from March to April, with white flowers. The aggregate fruit is oblong and matures from August to September. The seeds are light red. The branching is low, with well-developed lateral branches and an open tree shape. It blooms white flowers early in spring, large and dense, with fragrance. It starts flowering early, usually trees 4-5 years old can bloom, making it an excellent early spring ornamental flowering tree. Broad-petaled Michelia prefers a warm and humid climate, ample sunlight, and can also tolerate semi-shade, but young trees prefer a slightly shaded environment. It thrives in deep, loose, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, ranging from acidic to slightly alkaline.
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