This small deciduous tree has a short trunk with upright spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has mid green oval leaves and the pendant cup-shaped fragrant white flowers appear form late spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Magnolia wilsoniiis naturally found in western China growing in woodlands in well drained organic rich moist soils that are tending acidic although it will tolerate alkaline soils. It prefers a wind protected full sun to semi shaded position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Wilson's Magnolia is grown for its beautiful flowers and its spreading habit. It is grown as a specimen tree in parks and gardens or used in large borders. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for low mountain regions. It is also planted as a courtyard summer shade tree and in fragrant gardens. It is moderately deer resistant. ID 2750

Magnolia(mag-NO-lee-uh)wilsonii(wil-SON-ee-eye)

Magnoliaceae(mag-NOL-ee-AY-see-ee)