The difference between Magnolia tianmu and Magnolia grandiflora

1. Difference of blades

The leaves of Magnolia tianmu are papery, oblanceolate or oblanceolate-elliptic, about 10-15 cm long, 3.5-5 cm wide, gradually pointed at the tip, broadly cuneate at the base, glabrous above, and covered with long, curved white hairs beneath.

The leaves of Magnolia grandiflora are thick leathery, elliptical or oblong-elliptical, about 10-20 cm long, 4-7 cm wide, obtuse at the apex, cuneate at the base, and covered with short hairs on both sides.

2. The difference between flowers

The flower of Magnolia tianmu is red or light pink, with 9 tepals, which are oblanceolate or spoon-shaped, about 5-5.6 cm long, and the filaments are purple-red. The flowering period is from April to May.

The flower of Magnolia grandiflora is white, with 9-12 tepals, which are obovate, about 6-10 cm long, and the filaments are flat and purple. The flowering period is from May to June.