Michelia yunnanensis 'Free Spirit', Magnolia laevifolia
Yunnan Michelia

An evergreen shrub with a prostrate, weeping form. Broad, oval leaves are dark green. From early spring to summer, fragrant flowers bloom from fuzzy buds. Cup-shaped flowers are creamy white with yellow centers. Fruits follow. Attracts birds. Susceptible to winter burn and leaf drop in cold winters.

USDA zones: 7 - 11
Sunset zones: 4 - 9, 16 - 24
Mature size: 2 - 4 feet high and 6 - 8 feet wide, untrained
Light needs: full sun, part shade
Water needs: regular water