Larger growing hybrid of Magnolia laevifolia with M. doltsopa, upright to 15 ft or more with dark evergreen leaves, a matte blue on the undersides, and white, cupped flowers with a spicy fragrance in early to mid spring. Very good for a small patio tree or in containers, or evenly watered landscape. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7/bottom of zone 8. 

Magnoliaceae