Magnolia is a deciduous tree of the Magnoliaceae family. It is a woody plant and has aliases such as "White Magnolia", "Yingchunhua" and "Yutangchun".

1. Morphological characteristics of magnolia

The entire magnolia can reach a height of 25 meters. The crown is wide and formed by extending branches. The bark is dark gray, with a rough surface and natural cracks. , the branches are relatively thick and basically gray-brown.

Magnolia has obovate or obovate-elliptical papery leaves. The front part of the leaf is broad and round and dark green, and the back part gradually becomes narrow and pointed to light green and has pubescence.

Magnolia buds are oval, and the flowers bloom before the leaves grow. The diameter of the flowers is about 10-16 cm. They are rich in color, common ones are white and pink, and have a fragrant smell.

2. Magnolia’s growth habits

Magnolia needs sufficient light to grow. It has good cold resistance and can survive the winter safely in the open field.

Dry environments are suitable for growth. Cultivation in low-humidity environments is prone to root rot due to long-term water accumulation.

Fertile, slightly acidic sandy soil with excellent drainage is most conducive to plant development, but cultivation can also be carried out in weakly alkaline soil.

Magnolia is grown in the south. Due to the higher temperatures, it can bloom from December to January.

Magnolia can also resist the threat of certain harmful gases and has a special ability to "absorb sulfur". Therefore, magnolia is also regarded as a good anti-pollution greening tree species and is widely planted in areas affected by air pollution.

3. The value and use of magnolia

Ornamental value: As a famous flower species in China, the shape of magnolia is like a holy lotus when it is in full bloom. The petals stretch out in all directions and are planted in pieces. Dazzling white flowers can form in courtyards and parks, which have extremely high ornamental value.

Medicinal value: Magnolia contains a variety of vitamins and alkaloids, as well as unique volatile oils. After being used as medicine, it has the effects of clearing the lungs and clearing the nose, dispelling wind and cold. It can also treat symptoms such as headaches, menstrual pain and rhinitis to a certain extent, and it also has a good inhibitory effect on skin fungi.

Food value: Because magnolia is rich in a variety of vitamins, trace elements and amino acids, it can also be used to make tea, and there are also some delicacies made with magnolia as ingredients.

4. The flower language of magnolia

The white flowers of magnolia bloom in the lush greenery, accompanied by the rich fragrance, which makes people feel a kind of beautiful yearning and feelings. , usually symbolizes "repaying kindness".