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