This deciduous tree has a greyish trunk and spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has leathery dark green obovate leaves and the pinkish cup-shaped fragrant flowers appear profusely over the tree during spring, before the leaves. 

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Magnolia sprengeri is naturally found in central China growing in woodlands in well drained deep moist fertile soils that are tending acidic. It prefers a wind protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

This Magnolia is grown for its flowers and is planted in large gardens or parks as a specimen tree. It is also planted along borders or in woodland settings. It is suitable for wind protected coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 3 to 4 years. It is also grown in fragrant gardens or on embankments. It is moderately deer resistant. ID 3050

Magnolia (mag-NO-lee-uh) sprengeri (SPRENG-a-ree)

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