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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast

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Magnolia biondiiMagnolia biondii

Biond's Magnolia, Chinese Willow Leaf Magnolia, Hope of Spring Magnolia

In Stock: 1.654 lb (Total:1.654lb)

Magnolia biondii

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1.65 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

3,515

Quantity:

1.65 lb

Collected in:

Belgium

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836995

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting Magnolia biondii, also known as Biond's Magnolia or Chinese Willow Leaf Magnolia, a rare botanical gem native to the temperate forests of Northern China. Celebrated as the "Hope of Spring," this deciduous beauty heralds the season’s arrival with an abundance of small, fragrant white flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring, standing out against the backdrop of its narrow, willow-like leaves. Perfect for enhancing any landscape, Magnolia biondii makes an exquisite specimen tree with its elegant, conical to spreading habit, reaching a mature height of 30 to 50 feet.

Belonging to the esteemed Magnoliaceae family, this cold-hardy tree thrives in USDA Zone 5 and prefers rich, loamy soil with full sun to part shade. Its attractive flowers, tinged with pink at the base and white at the top, offer a delightful lemon scent, and can withstand light frosts, sometimes producing a second flush of blooms. Beyond its ornamental appeal, Magnolia biondii holds cultural significance, with its dried flower buds used medicinally in Chinese and Japanese traditions to alleviate nasal congestion and coughing. Experience the grace and resilience of one of China’s northernmost magnolias in your own garden, and let Magnolia biondii bring the hope and fragrance of spring to your outdoor space.