Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Magnolienbaum
Ylang-Ylang
In French
magnolia
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
magnólia
Ylang-Ylang
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Jagodlin
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Magnoliales
Magnoliales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Ylang-Ylang season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Magnolia Tree and Ylang-Ylang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.