How to Grow and Care for Yulan magnolia

Yulan magnolia, also known as Lily tree, Naked magnolia, Lilytree, Slender magnolia, Yulan

Yulan magnolias flourish best when provided with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Essential care includes deep, infrequent watering to promote a strong root system and protection from strong winds. Avoiding overly wet substrates is crucial as yulan magnolia is susceptible to root rot. Pruning is minimal, primarily to remove dead or crossed branches, maintaining its natural shape.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Yulan magnolia

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Varieties of Yulan magnolia

Yulan magnolia 'Yellow River'

The captivating appearance of the buttery blooms of yulan magnolia 'Yellow River' is what differentiates it from its parent plant. Yulan magnolia 'Yellow River' is a Magnolia hybrid imported from China, cultivated from the original Magnolia denudata species. Its name is self-explanatory, as it creates a tide of yellow flowers when in bloom. This characteristic is what most gardeners commend it for.

Yulan magnolia 'Forrest's Pink'

Yulan magnolia 'Forrest's Pink' is named after the bright, bubblegum-pink flowers, which turn deeper pink at the petals' bases. Originally from China, it is bred from the magnolia tree and is admired for its gorgeous floral displays. It is a great flowering tree and the blooms are similar to some lilies.

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Yulan magnolia is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub or tree, standing at an impressive height and spread of about 30 to 40 feet (9 to 12 meters). This species is easily recognizable by its large, creamy-white flowers, with each bloom displaying 9 to 12 tepals and subtle hints of pink at the base. Another distinguishing characteristic is that the flowers possess fewer tepals compared to other species in the same genus. The leaves of yulan magnolia are dark green, obovate to oblong, and lighter beneath, with a slight pubescence. Following the floral display, yulan magnolia develops brownish cone-like fruits that contain bright red-coated seeds, maturing in late summer to early fall.