Magnolia x Alba (White Champak) - Video 1
Botanical names: Magnolia x Alba, Michelia x Alba
Common names: White Champak, Pak-Lan, Banana Shrub, Cempaka Putih, Bai Yu Lan ( white-jade flower), Bai Yu Lan, Safa
Family: Magnoliaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsMichelia x alba
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White champaca, these grafted plants start blooming right away! The white flowers of this variety have more delicate fragrance than regular Golden Champaca, and the more slow-growing and compact tree is better suited for pot growing.
Magnolia alba, also known as White Champaka, is a rare and highly fragrant hybrid perfume tree with creamy white blooms that release a sweet, fruity bubble gum scent - just like its parent, the Golden Champaka. Unlike Golden Champaka, which takes years to flower from seed, Magnolia alba is a sterile hybrid propagated by grafting or air-layering, allowing it to bloom early, even when still small. The white flowers have a more delicate fragrance compared to the richer scent of the yellow Champaka, and Alba is also a more reliable bloomer. However, it is less cold tolerant than its golden counterpart. With its compact, upright growth and slower pace, Magnolia alba is perfect for containers or smaller landscapes - yet still offers the luxurious fragrance that has made Champakas world famous. A must-have for collectors and perfume tree enthusiasts alike.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
Magnolia alba, also known as White Champaka, is a rare and highly fragrant hybrid perfume tree with creamy white blooms that release a sweet, fruity bubble gum scent - just like its parent, the Golden Champaka. Unlike Golden Champaka, which takes years to flower from seed, Magnolia alba is a sterile hybrid propagated by grafting or air-layering, allowing it to bloom early, even when still small. The white flowers have a more delicate fragrance compared to the richer scent of the yellow Champaka, and Alba is also a more reliable bloomer. However, it is less cold tolerant than its golden counterpart. With its compact, upright growth and slower pace, Magnolia alba is perfect for containers or smaller landscapes - yet still offers the luxurious fragrance that has made Champakas world famous. A must-have for collectors and perfume tree enthusiasts alike.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
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