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Magnolia Nana
A member of the family Magnoliaceae, ''Magnolia nana'' is an evergreen shrub that produces white or cream colored flowers. It can grow to be in height and in width. The Dwarf Magnolia is native to South East Asia, specifically Vietnam. It grows in most moderate climates, but cannot withstand dryness or drought. ''Magnolia nana'' grows best in well drained, partially alkaline soil, with exposure to partial sunlight. Description The dwarf magnolia is a small shrub with thick, dark green leaves. The leaves are wide and flat, and they taper to a point at the end. The top of the leaf is covered in a waxy coating that makes them appear very shiny. The underside of the leaf is duller than the top, yet still smooth. The flowers themselves are white with multiple, overlapping layers of petals. These petals are wide and rounded in shape. The anthers and stigma are present in a whorl like mound at the center of the flower in a dusty yellow coloring. ''Magnolia nana'' does not produce pink ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnolia Grandiflora
''Magnolia grandiflora'', commonly known as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a tree of the family Magnoliaceae native to the Southeastern United States, from Virginia to central Florida, and west to East Texas. Reaching in height, it is a large, striking evergreen tree, with large, dark-green leaves up to long and wide, and large, white, fragrant flowers up to in diameter. Although endemic to the evergreen lowland subtropical forests on the Gulf and South Atlantic coastal plain, ''M. grandiflora'' is widely cultivated in warmer areas around the world. The timber is hard and heavy, and has been used commercially to make furniture, pallets, and veneer. Description ''Magnolia grandiflora'' is a medium to large evergreen tree which may grow tall.Gardiner, p. 144 It typically has a single stem (or trunk) and a pyramidal shape. The leaves are simple and broadly ovate, long and broad, with smooth margins. They are dark green, stiff, and leathery, and often scurfy undernea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
