Product Review

Michelia laevifolia 'Inspiration' Common Name: Inspiration Michelia Exquisitely sculpted and lavishly fragrant, the large creamy white flowers of this southern Chinese, Magnolia- related beauty, promise to inspire. Unfurling from furry, milk chocolate-colored buds that form in the leaf axils, rounded blooms host overlapping petals and bold sun-kissed stamens amid lustrous leathery dark green leaves cloaked with velvet-soft brown hairs on the flip-sides. Named after Pietro Micheli, a 17th century Italian botanist, densely set Michelia 'Inspiration' is vertically oriented and shorter than the species, thus perfectly sized for a more intimate setting, especially near sheltered patios or pathways. Adequate mulch and slightly acidic, moisture retentive soil maintains its alluring grandeur. Reaching 8-10' at maturity. Flower Color: White Zones: 7-10 Growth Habit: Shrub Height: 8- 10 Spread: 4-6 Light Needs: Sun-Shade Flowering Season: Spring-Summer