Medicinal Magnolia

Magnolia officinalis, Magnoliaceae

Zones

5–8

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Iron Skin OrchidDendrobium officinale

Physical SupportShade Provision

Russian LicoriceGlycyrrhiza echinata

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

Japanese Wild YamDioscorea nipponica

Physical SupportShade Provision

Fragrant Solomon's SealPolygonatum odoratum

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Siberian Solomon's SealPolygonatum sibiricum

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

DeodeokCodonopsis lanceolata

Large magnolia trees create dense shade and their leaves contain magnolol compounds that can inhibit understory herbaceous plants like deodeok.

Brazilian GinsengPfaffia paniculata

Large medicinal magnolia trees create dense canopy shade that inhibits growth of understory herbs like Brazilian ginseng.

Uses

Functions

Medicinal Bark ProductionTimberOrnamental ValueWildlife Habitat

Medicinal Uses

Digestive StagnationAnxietyAsthmaAbdominal DistensionDiarrhea

Common Questions

What zones does Medicinal Magnolia grow in?

Medicinal Magnolia grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Medicinal Magnolia?

Good companions for Medicinal Magnolia include Iron Skin Orchid, Russian Licorice, Japanese Wild Yam, Fragrant Solomon's Seal, Siberian Solomon's Seal.

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