General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 25 to 50 feet or higher
Plant Spread: 25 to 30 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Other: Glabrous, glossy
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Shade Tree
Flowering Tree
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Does not set seed.
Propagation: Other methods: Other: Grafting
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Parentage: Magnolia champaca x Magnolia montana

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Common names
  • Joy Perfume Tree
  • White Champaca
  • White Champak
  • Pak-Ian
  • Fragrant Himalayan Champaca
  • White Sandalwood
  • Magnolia
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Magnolia x alba
  • Synonym: Michelia x alba

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Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-07-04
I can’t even put into words just how GOOD this tree smells! Hea
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-04-26
Location: My back Yard
Date: May 26, 2013 11:00am
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2017-08-12

Date: March
credit: Prenn

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