Whitebark Magnolia

Magnolia hypoleuca

Basic Information

Family: Magnoliaceae

Genus: magnolia

Plant ID (slug): magnolia-hypoleuca

Numeric ID: 21842

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Magnolia hypoleuca is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Beetles. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy; Secondary;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Condiment The young leaves and flower buds are boiled and eaten as a vegetable[183]. Older leaves are powdered and sprinkled on food as a flavouring[183]. Whole dried leaves are placed on a barbecue, filled with miso, leeks, daikon and shitake then broiled[183]. The delightful aroma of the leaves permeates the miso mixture which is then served with rice[183].

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic Antiemetic Appetizer Deobstruent Emmenagogue Expectorant Ophthalmic Sedative Stomachic Tonic Anthelmintic, antiemetic, appetizer, deobstruent, emmenagogue, expectorant, ophthalmic, sedative, stomachic, tonic[174, 178]. This plant is contra-indicated for pregnant women[174].