Magnolia obovata (Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia)
Magnolia obovata (Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia) white flower nestled among broad green leaves on a tree branch
Botanical name: Magnolia obovata
Common names: Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia, Japanese Whitebark Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae
Origin: Japan
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 5-8
Cold tolerance: -10°F
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plantMagnolia obovata is a medium-sized deciduous tree 15-30 m tall, with slate grey bark. The leaves are large, 16-38 cm (rarely to 50 cm) long and 9-20 cm (rarely 25 cm) broad, leathery, green above, silvery or greyish pubescent below. The flowers are also large, cup-shaped, 15-20 cm diameter, with 9-12 creamy, fleshy tepals, red stamens.
Leaf is sometimes used in Japan to wrap food.
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Magnolia obovata (Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia) flower opening among large green leaves on tree branch
Magnolia obovata (Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia) reveals a creamy white flower among lush green leaves.
Magnolia obovata (Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia) with an open cream colored flower and thick green leaves.
Magnolia obovata (Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia) cream flower centered among thick green leaves on tree branch
Magnolia obovata (Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia) yellow flower surrounded by broad green leaves on a tree.
Magnolia obovata (Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia) flower in off-white tones nestled within thick green foliage.
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