Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Types
Not Available
Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Gold, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chartreuse
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Nutrients
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CASTANEA mollissima
Magnolia liliifera
Common Name
Chinese Chestnut
Egg magnolia
In Hindi
चीनी अखरोट
Magnolia liliifera
In German
chinesische Kastanie
Magnolia Liliifera
In French
châtaignier chinois
Magnolia Liliifera
In Spanish
Castaño chino
Magnolia Liliifera
In Greek
Κινέζικο κάστανο
Magnolia Liliifera
In Portuguese
castanha chinesa
Magnolia Liliifera
In Polish
Kasztan chiński
Magnolia Liliifera
In Latin
Chinese Chestnut
Magnolia Liliifera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Fagaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Chestnut and Magnolia Liliifera
Season and care of Chinese Chestnut and Magnolia Liliifera is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Chestnut and Magnolia Liliifera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam and for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Chestnut and Magnolia Liliifera Physical Information
Chinese Chestnut and Magnolia Liliifera physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Chestnut and Magnolia Liliifera are as follows:
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
- Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Chestnut and Magnolia Liliifera
Care of Chinese Chestnut and Magnolia Liliifera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Liliifera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.