Cylindrical Magnolia Magnolia cylindrica
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Yulania cylindrica
- Phonetic Spelling
- mag-NO-lee-ah sil-IN-drih-kah
- Description
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Cylindrical Magnolia is a small, flowering, deciduous tree, native to China, that begins with a vase form, but becomes more round in shape as the tree matures. It can reach a mature height of 30 feet and a 15 foot width. The flowers, white tepals fading to pink at base, appear before the leaves.
Cylindrical Magnolia does best in moist, fertile, slightly acidic, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It does not tolerate poor soils and the plant site should be sheltered from strong wind. Exposure to heat can cause the flower buds to open too early in Spring. Provide consistent moisture throughout the year.
This hardy magnolia is rare in cultivation and is listed as endangered due to loss of habitat.
Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:
No known diseases or insect pests.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Magnolia
- Species:
- cylindrica
- Family:
- Magnoliaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Eastern China
- Dimensions:
- Height: 20 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 8 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Rounded
- Vase
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 6-feet-12 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Green
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Fruit Length:
- > 3 inches
- Fruit Description:
- Cylindrical, pendulous, 2 to 3 inch fruit. Long, green with various shades of red when ripe.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Cylindrical lily-like 3 inch white flowers appear in late spring to early summer before the leaves, with pinkish filaments. Flower buds have long, pale yellowish to silvery-grey hairs.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Oblong
- Obovate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Dark. glossy, green leaves, 5 inches long and 2 inches wide, are grey-green underneath with fine, pale yellow hairs. Over time, the upper surface becomes green and smooth.
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Light Gray
- Surface/Attachment:
- Smooth
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Purple/Lavender
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- Yes
- Stem Surface:
- Hairy (pubescent)
- Stem Description:
- Branches have pale yellow hairs when young, purplish brown when older. The branches are pungent when crushed.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Asian Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Flowering Tree
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