Yellow Lily
Magnolia ernestii
Magnoliaceae · broadleaf evergreen tree · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
80 ft
Spread
10-30 ft
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun to Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained
Soil pH
5.0-7.5 (moderately acidic to slightly alkaline)
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Moderate
Hardiness
Zones 8a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
Spring
Origin
south-central and southeast China This plant was first
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
Root Colonization Period
Diseases: Regionally Documented (5)
Data Maturity Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.