Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Best flowering in full sun
- Tolerates shade, especially in hot climates
Bloom Time:
- Mid to late spring (may rebloom sporadically in summer)
- Fragrant, reddish-brown to maroon flowers
Size:
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 6 to 12 feet
Attributes:
- Uniquely fragrant, magnolia-like flowers
- Glossy green foliage with golden fall color
- Aromatic bark and stems
- Tolerates a range of soil types
- Native to the southeastern U.S.
Care Tips:
- Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Water regularly during establishment
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Prune after flowering to shape or rejuvenate
- Can be rejuvenated by cutting back older stems to the ground
Pest Watch:
- Generally pest- and disease-resistant
- Monitor for leaf spot or mildew in humid conditions
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