Michelia

Common Name: Michelia
Scientific Name: Michelia doltsopa
Family Name: Magnoliaceae

Height: 15 to 25 Feet
Canopy Width: Up to 20 Feet
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Roots:
Under Powerlines:

Leaves: Leathery dark green leaves 3-8 inches long, 1-3 inches wide.
Flowers: In winter, furry brown buds open to blossoms ranging from cream-colored to white, with a slight green tinge at the base; they are 5-7 inches across, with 12-16 segments, each 1 inch wide.
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Bark:
Debris: Moderate
Type: Evergreen

Exposure: Part shade in hottest climates
Water: Regular water
Climate: Zones 14-24; H1, H2
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Diseases:
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Location in Palo Alto: North Palo Alto,
Native to Palo Alto: No
Comments: During flowering, might be mistaken for a magnolia.