Magnolia laevifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae, native to south-central China.[1] Hardy to USDA zone 8, it easily tolerates pruning, and can be formed into topiaries, hedges and screens.[2] The Royal Horticultural Society recommends the 'Gail's Favourite' cultivar for small gardens.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Magnolia laevifolia (Y.W.Law & Y.F.Wu) Noot". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Magnolia laevifolia". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Magnolias for small gardens". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.