Magnolia (Michelia) laevifolia (yunnanensis) ‘Warm Fuzzies’
Magnolia laevifolia (formerly Michelia yunnanensis) 'Warm Fuzzies' is a smaller evergreen magnolia with fuzzy brown buds and indumentum and a sweet fragrance.
Magnolia laevifolia, formerly Michelia yunnanensis, ‘Warm Fuzzies’ has dark green glossy leaves with velvety brown indumentum and fuzzy brown buds that open to creamy white blooms with a sweet, alluring, citrusy fragrance. It has a dense habit and would make a spectacular hedge or privacy screen for smaller landscapes, 6-8′ tall and 5-6′ wide. Requires acidic, well draining, moisture retentive soils and prefers a sheltered position in bright dappled light. Mulched with pine needles these may be hardy to -12C.
Common Name: Michelia
Family: Magnoliaceae (The Magnolia Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 6-10'
Width: 5-8'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: High elevation pine forests.
Award:
Geographical Origin:
