Lily magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora)
Also known as: Woody-Orchid, Red Magnolia, Tulip magnolia, Woody orchid
Lily magnolia (Magnolia liliiflora) is a small tree native to China. Today, this ornamental shrub has spread around the world and can be found planted throughout East Asia, the United States, and Europe. The lily magnolia received extra attention in the 1950s during the development of new magnolia trees led by the American National Arboretum. Many hybrid magnolia strains were developed and received common girls' names such as Betty, Jane, Judy, etc.
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Attributes of Lily magnolia
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
5 m
Spread
2.5 m to 3.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
10 cm to 13 cm
Flower Color
Pink Purple Red
Images of Lily magnolia
Quickly Identify Lily magnolia
1
Goblet-shaped flowers with purple-red exteriors and white interiors (3 to 4 inches/7.6 to 10.2 cm).
2
Cone-like fruit aggregate with pinkish-red or orange seeds (3 to 5 inches/7.5 to 12.5 cm).
3
Dark green leaves, ovate to obovate, fuzzy undersides, prone to powdery mildew (4 to 8 inches/10 to 20 cm).
Scientific Classification of Lily magnolia
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Magnoliales
Family
Magnolia
Genus
Magnolias
Species
Lily magnolia
