A more elegant species then M. davidii, though likely to be less hardy, that forms a large shrub with up to 7 narrow leaflets in a hand-like arrangement.

Formally Michelia x Mixed Up Miss. Picotee lip flowers in spring, rich pink in bud maturing white with pink tips. Large evergreen shrub, small tree if old. Introduced by Yamina Rare Plants. Fairly hardy, but protect from hot winds and dry areas. This selection grows 4m x 2m.

Origin: Asia

A truly iconic Asian magnolia. Michelia champaca. My garden is awash with perfume at this time of year from this exquisite tree. This evergreen tree boasts masses of sweetly perfumed, chromium yellow flowers from summer to autumn. Slender, glossy bright green leaves droop from horizontal branches. This is a tree variety that may reach up to 10metres+ in height.

This popular evergreen tree is prized for the showy display of Magnolia-like flowers during late winter at a time when very few trees are flowering. Makes an effective living hedge or screen and is a stunning sight when in full bloom. Can grow to 10m in height.

Origin: East Asia

A beautiful perfumed evergreen tree with masses of large white flowers in Winter .... This form is much slower growing than the species magnolia ( Michelia ) doltsopa ... It flowers from a very young plant compared to the species and self prunes itself with extreme flowering.

Banana Shrub. A compact bushy evergreen shrub ( to 3 metres ) with delightfully perfumed flowers resonating like fresh bananas. Flowers are cream cupped with pink picotee lip.

An evergreen tree magnolia , distinct gilt gold new growth buds & leaf reverse.