Cistus Nursery
*RETAIL - Magnolia yunnanensis
*RETAIL - Magnolia yunnanensis
Exceedingly handsome, broadleaved, pyramidal, upright tree to 50 ft or more in time but reasonably to 20-30 ft in the garden. Shiny, evergreen leaves, tinted silver-gray and red especially in new growth, and (eventually) yellow-cream flowers make this a candidate for the center piece of a garden. One of the hardiest of the evergreen magnoliads, withstanding temperatures, in at least brief hits, to 0F though will lose some leaves if exposed to wind and freezing temperatures. We proclaim this one of our top 500 plants. (Not exactly going out on a limb, we know.) Difficult from cuttings though we managed a few this year. Dappled shade to full sun. Even summer water with generous compost mulch if possible and a wee bit of nitrogen and iron make it a happy camper. Frost hardy to mid to upper USDA zone 7.
CHINESE MAGNOLIA
Magnoliaceae
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Retail Return Policy
Retail Return Policy
Please choose your retail purchases thoughtfully as all plants are final sale.
Once plants leave our care we cannot know the conditions that might have affected the plant, stresses of handling, weather conditions or that playful kitten…
Providing you with healthy plant material is our mission and we trust you to provide the best research, handling, and garden environment to ensure success in your garden, whether in Portland, Oregon, or beyond.
If you have any questions about your purchase, please feel free to call or email us.
Planting Recommendations
Planting Recommendations
Under most conditions, planting directly into the garden is best. Keep in mind, that in our care, plants have been protected from intense sunlight and drying winds and would therefore require sheltered transition time in order to acclimate to such conditions in your garden.
All plants going into containers (rather than in the ground) should be potted immediately in well-drained potting mix and watered well to ensure the soil is fully moistened with no air pockets. Succulent plants abide by different rules (**see below).
Plants held for later planting are best stored in a cool greenhouse or a well-lit garage or basement, rather than in your house where conditions are likely too warm and dry.
Those plants needing time to acclimate can be set out in pots and provided some shade and shelter for the first week to allow for a successful transition.
**For cacti and other succulents, we recommend using a soil mix of less than 30% organic matter, preferably a 2-1 blend of cactus/succulent potting soil and pumice, perlite or lava rock. These plants are sensitive to prolonged heavy moisture, especially in cool/winter conditions. Keep this in mind when watering them for the first time. It is better to leave them dry in lower temperatures.