Magnolia laevifolia
| Magnolia laevifolia | |
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| The fragrant flowers tend to form along branches rather than terminally | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Magnoliales |
| Family: | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus: | Magnolia |
| Species: | M. laevifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Magnolia laevifolia (Y.W.Law & Y.F.Wu) Noot. | |
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Magnolia laevifolia is a species of flowering plant in the family Magnoliaceae, native to south-central China.[2] Hardy to USDA zone 8, it easily tolerates pruning, and can be formed into topiaries, hedges and screens.[3] The Royal Horticultural Society recommends the 'Gail's Favourite' cultivar for small gardens.[4]
References
- โ Khela, S. (2014). "Magnolia laevifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014 e.T15113942A15113951. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T15113942A15113951.en. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- 1 2 "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.
- โ "Magnolia laevifolia". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- โ "Magnolias for small gardens". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.

