Magnolia sieboldii ssp sinensis

Magnolia sieboldii is a shrub or small tree up to 5 m high (2.5 m after 10 years). The young twigs of this Magnolia are purplish, later grey-brown, (almost) hairless. The large and beautiful, fragrant, white, nodding, cup-shaped flowers with prominent carmine red stamens appear just after leaf development.
They are planted as ornamental trees and for medicinal purposes. From the bark, just like with Magnolia officinalis, a medicinal extract is obtained that is used in Chinese medicine. The bark contains polyphenols, the pharmaceutical action of which is being researched.
In 1908, this Magnolia species was introduced to Europe by E.H. Wilson, where it proved to be well-resistant to our climate. Due to its beautiful inflorescence and striking seeds (in a fruit consisting of a number of tubular fruitlets), it is widely planted in botanical collections. In autumn, the seed pods burst open and the orange seeds become visible. The genus name Magnolia honours the French professor and botanist P. Magnol (1638-1715).

Names:
Latin: Magnolia sieboldii ssp sinensis
Dutch: Grootbladige Magnolia
English: Oyama magnolia