Magnolia globosa (ex. CCHH#8134)

A very rarely seen or offered species Magnolia with spectacular flowers. A close relative of the more widely grown species M. sieboldii and M. wilsonii, this species is native further to the west in the Himalayas and adjacent regions of SW China. As with those well-known species, M. globosa produces its pendant white flowers in early summer. The flowers of this species are much larger than its close relatives however and often have a slight pink tinge to the margins of the tepals. The leaves are also much larger and coated with long silky, golden-brown hairs beneath. A rare chance to have a very spectacular plant. This forms a large spreading shrub to small tree and is great when planted near a path so that you can walk underneath the fragrant pendant flowers. SUPERB!