Looking for a stunning, fragrant addition to your garden? Look no further than Magnolia denudata, also known as the lilytree or Yulan magnolia. Native to central and eastern China, this deciduous tree boasts lovely white fragrant flowers up to 9 inches in diameter that emerge early in the spring, before the leaves appear. However, be cautious of frost, which can cause the blooms to brown. In addition to its beauty, Magnolia denudata offers medicinal properties. Flower buds and seeds have carminative and diaphoretic properties, while the buds are also antifungal, cytotoxic, hypotensive, and a uterie stimulant. Add this tree to your garden or landscape for its beauty and medicinal qualities. Magnolia denudata thrives in rich, moist soil and prefers a location that is protected from elemental extremes. It has even won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Make your garden a little more beautiful and fragrant with Magnolia denudata, the perfect way to add a touch of purity and elegance to your outdoor space.
