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MICHELIA laevifolia
(syn. yunnanensis) - strongly fragrant white flowers from velvety buds
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Evergreen
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Height4m (13ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubDensely leaved and twiggy. Flowers have 6-12 tepals from reddish brown buds.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Full sunShelter from strong, drying winds.
MICHELIA laevifolia
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Additional Features
Good to knowEsrly flowering. Variable in size and habit
Pests & DiseasesScale insects, red spider mites under glass. Honey fungus, coral spot
Place of originChina(Yunnan), Tibet. -
Burncoose SpecialitiesMagnolias - larger gardens
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersVery fragrant.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soil
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Michelia - Care Guide
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4m (13ft)
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2m (6½ft) |
Buy Varieties of MICHELIA laevifolia
MICHELIA laevifolia 'Honey Velvet'
scented cream flowers.
Gift-wrapping available
£30.00
MICHELIA laevifolia 'Summer Snowflake'
fragrant white flowers in profusion with purple anthers and velvety brown buds
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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Only £7.50
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