Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Pyramidal
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Consistently
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
Loropetalum
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
Loropetalum
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Loropetalum
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
Loropetalum
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
Loropetalum
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Loropetalum
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Loropetalum
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Magnoliales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Loropetalum
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Magnolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Loropetalum Chinese and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Southern Magnolia
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Southern Magnolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Southern Magnolia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.