What Are the Varieties of Magnolia? Introduction to Prices and Characteristics

Magnolia, also called yulan magnolia, belongs to the Magnoliaceae family. Trees of this kind are divided into evergreen and deciduous varieties, and nearly every type basically has beautiful, spotlessly white flowers that are truly lovely to look at. Magnolias are widely planted all over the world. In China, Shanghai even selected the white magnolia as its city flower, which shows the fragrant and beautiful character of the magnolia. Today let us talk about magnolia varieties and prices; after learning about them, we can also plant beautiful magnolias at home.

Magnolia Varieties and Prices

1. White Magnolia

The proper name of the white magnolia is simply magnolia. This species is a typical example of flowering before leafing out, and it is a common street tree and landscape tree in northern China. The flowering period is from February to March each year, and it can also bloom a second time from July to September. When it blooms, the flowers stand upright and are white and fragrant, and the whole tree is as white as jade, giving a feeling of icy purity and jade-like cleanness.

White magnolia prices: in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, white magnolias with a trunk diameter of 8~10 cm and a height of 3~3.5 m cost 480 yuan/tree; in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, white magnolias with a trunk diameter of 8~10 cm and a height of 3~3.5 m cost 350 yuan/tree; in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, white magnolias with a trunk diameter of 10~12 cm and a height of 3.5~5 m cost 650 yuan/tree; in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, white magnolias with a trunk diameter of 12~14 cm and a height of 3.5~5 m cost 700 yuan/tree.

2. Southern Magnolia

The southern magnolia is native to the Americas and to areas south of the Yangtze River basin in China. Because its flowers are very large and resemble lotus blossoms, it is also called the "lotus magnolia". It can be used as medicine and also for roadside greening. Its flowering period is generally from May to July. During growth it needs plenty of sunlight and can withstand the cold winds of winter. The southern magnolia has a majestic and magnificent appearance, with large leaves and dense shade, making it a beautiful ornamental tree for landscaping.

Southern magnolia prices: in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, southern magnolias with a trunk diameter of 4~6 cm and a height of 1~1.5 m cost 9 yuan/tree; in Hefei, Anhui Province, southern magnolias with a trunk diameter of 10~12 cm and a height of 2.5~3 m cost 240 yuan/tree; in Yiyang, Hunan Province, southern magnolias with a trunk diameter of 10~12 cm and a height of 2.5~3 m cost 500 yuan/tree; in Xiaogan, Hubei Province, southern magnolias with a trunk diameter of 12~14 cm and a height of 3.5~5 m cost 280 yuan/tree.

3. Saucer Magnolia

The saucer magnolia, also called Zhusha magnolia, is a hybrid of the white magnolia and the purple magnolia, and its flowers are mostly pink. Its leaves are obovate to ovate-oblong, and its flowers are large, bell-shaped and fragrant. The flowering period is March to April, and the fruit ripening period is September to October. In many parks and other places in China, the saucer magnolia is commonly planted and has great ornamental value.

Saucer magnolia prices: in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, saucer magnolias with a trunk diameter of 10~12 cm and a height of 3~3.5 m cost 300 yuan/tree; in Nanyang, Henan Province, saucer magnolias with a trunk diameter of 12~14 cm and a height of 3.5~5 m cost 650 yuan/tree; in Nanyang, Henan Province, saucer magnolias with a trunk diameter of 14~16 cm and a height above 5 m cost 1,200 yuan/tree.

4. Purple Magnolia

The flowers of the purple magnolia are pure purple or purplish red. It is a plant endemic to China, so it is very easy to identify. The purple magnolia's flowers are gorgeous and delightful, with a delicate fragrance, and it looks beautiful whether planted alone or in clumps. In addition, the purple magnolia grows only about 3 m tall, making it the only shrub among the common several Magnolia family plants, and it often appears in clustered form. Its flowering period is March to April, and it is a traditional flower and Chinese medicine in China's history.

Purple magnolia prices: in Changsha, Hunan Province, purple magnolias with a trunk diameter of 4~6 cm and a height of 1~1.5 m cost 45 yuan/tree; in Nanyang, Henan Province, purple magnolias with a trunk diameter of 12~14 cm and a height of 3.5~5 m cost 700 yuan/tree; in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, purple magnolias with a trunk diameter of 14~16 cm and a height above 5 m cost 1,000 yuan/tree.

The ones listed above are only a few common types, but in fact there are far more than these in urban landscaping, roughly 21 native species and about 20 cultivars. So it is rather difficult for everyone to recognize them all one by one, but these common types are also very beautiful and relatively suitable for the general public to grow.

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