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What are the other names for magnolia? Let us learn about its alternative 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 a height of 5 m, 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 blooming season, without a single stray color. Standing beneath the tree, one cannot help but feel a sense of awe; it is truly breathtaking.

Other names for magnolia

Magnolia has quite a few other names, including Linlan, Guilan, Dulan, Mulian, Mubi, Huangxin, Ziyulan (purple magnolia), and Nulanghua. To this day, the name "magnolia" is still sometimes used separately and sometimes interchangeably. In flora records, it is mostly distinguished as yulan (Magnolia denudata) and xinyi (Magnolia biondii), or yulan and magnolia are separated, with magnolia also known by the alternative names xinyi / ziyulan (purple magnolia).

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 only be grown in the open ground where 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 without a single stray color, giving people a sudden feeling of reverence. Therefore, the flower meaning of magnolia is a noble soul.

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

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