Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 7-9 Height: about 16 Spread: about 8 1/2 Habit: Strongly upright form resembling 'Hasse' magnolia in outline Light: Best is sun or partial shade Soil: Rich, porous, acidic and well-drained soil Flowers: creamy white, beautifully fragrant, 8 – 12 in diameter, flowering period is from May to June Fruit: cone-like with exposed red seeds Landscape use: Excellent screen or lawn tree History: Seedling of ‘Hasse’; parent tree is 21 in height by 8 wide; introduced by Tree Introductions, Inc., Athens, GA Pests\Problems: Essentially problem free Significant Features: Low-lying branches; flower size and fragrance; lustrous, dark green, lanceolate leaves