Magnolia officinalis Hou Po (Magnoliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Magnolia officinalis
Hou Po
Deciduous tree
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The Magnolia officinalis plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China. It is a member of the Magnoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hou Po.

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Latin Name:  Magnolia officinalis
Common Name:  Hou Po
Family:  Magnoliaceae
Author:  Rehd.&Wils.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  12

Habitat:  Alpine and hilly areas[147].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. Stored seed must be kept cold over the winter and should be sown in late winter in a cold frame[200]. The seed usually germinates in the spring but it can take 18 months. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse for at least their first winter. They can be planted out into their permanent positions when they are more than 15cm tall, though should be well mulched and given some protection from winter cold for their first winter or two outdoors. Layering in early spring[200].

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