Magnolia liliiflora
Lily magnolia · also Purple magnolia, Mulan magnolia, Red magnolia
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Magnolia liliiflora, also known as Lily Magnolia, is a small deciduous tree or large shrub native to south-central and southeastern China. It is characterized by profuse, showy pink to purple flowers in early spring before its leaves emerge. This slow-growing species prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral soils and full sun to partial shade, making it a popular ornamental plant.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 1850.08%—5.0 in
- 940.05%8.8 yr2.8 in
- 650.41%23 yr5.1 in
- 600.03%—5.0 in
- 90.01%—2.7 in
- 50.00%—5.6 in
- 10.00%—8.7 in
- 10.00%—2.4 in
- 10.00%—7.9 in
Traits
- Form
- Ornamental
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 10–15 ft
- Canopy spread
- 12–15 ft
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Sun
- Full sun, Part shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, Acidic
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr
Trunk diameters across every city: median 4.7 in, mean 5.2 in, 90th percentile 8.0 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Other Magnolia in the catalogue
32 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
