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What are the other names for magnolia? You may not know these names

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Magnolia is a small deciduous tree. The wood is fragrant, and the twigs are purplish brown. The magnolia tree can reach 5 m in height, standing proudly on the branches when in bloom. Because magnolia blooms first and only slowly grows green leaves after the flowers fade, the tree is covered in pure white during the flowering season, with no mixed colors at all. Standing beneath the tree, one cannot help but feel a sense of awe; it is truly stunning.

Other names for magnolia

Magnolia has many other names, including Linlan, Guilan, Dulan, Mulian, Mubi, Huangxin, Ziyulan, and Nülanghua. To this day, the name magnolia is still sometimes used separately and sometimes together with other names. In botanical records, it is mostly distinguished as Yulan and Xinyi, or Yulan and Magnolia are separated while the other name for magnolia is Xinyi / Ziyulan.

Magnolia's habits

It likes light, so it is best to choose a location with good sunlight.

It likes a warm and humid environment. In the Beijing area, it can be cultivated outdoors only where the microclimate conditions are relatively good.

It is relatively cold-tolerant, but not drought-tolerant, and fears waterlogging.

It requires loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil, and grows poorly on overly dry, alkaline, or clay soil.

The suitable growing temperature is 15-25.

Magnolia's flower meaning

When magnolia blooms, the whole tree is pure white with no mixed colors, giving people a sudden sense of reverence. Therefore, the flower meaning of magnolia is a noble soul.

It can be given on Teachers' Day and can very well express respect for a beloved teacher.

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