Description
Magnolia liliifera, commonly known as egg magnolia, is a flowering tree native to the Indomalaya ecozone. It bears white to cream-colored flowers on terminal stems. The leaves are elliptical and get as large as 10 inches long and 3 inches wide. The tree ranges in height of 12–60 feet in situ.
Care:
- If you are looking for an ornamental tree that will tolerate wet, soggy soil, you need look no further than a magnolia.
- Magnolia planting is best done in a moist, rich, slightly acidic soil that is amended with compost or leaf mold will get the tree off to a good start.
