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MICHELIA laevifolia
(syn. yunnanensis) - strongly fragrant white flowers from velvety buds
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Evergreen
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White -
Height - 4m (13ft) -
Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Tall Shrub - densely leaved and twiggy. Flowers have 6-12 tepals from reddish brown buds.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy 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) -
Full sun - shelter from strong, drying winds. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - scale insects, red spider mite. -
Place of origin - China(Yunnan), Tibet. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - very fragrant.
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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Buy Varieties of MICHELIA laevifolia
MICHELIA laevifolia 'Summer Snowflake' >
Fragrant white flowers in profusion with purple anthers and velvety brown buds
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