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Silver Cloud Michelia - 5 Gallon
SKU:
2056270
UPC:
014949614754
$105.99
- Prolific bloomer with large, creamy-white, spicy-scented flowers (about 6–8 inches wide).
- Striking tropical foliage—long, leathery leaves with fuzzy brown undersides.
- Fast-growing, semi-evergreen tree that can reach about 40 ft. tall and 20–30 ft. wide.
- A standout “magnolia alternative” for warm climates, bringing fragrance and bold texture to landscapes.
Silver Cloud Michelia (Michelia doltsopa ‘Silver Cloud’) is a spectacular, fast-growing, semi-evergreen flowering tree that delivers big fragrance and bold tropical texture. In spring, it produces an abundance of creamy-white flowers with a distinctive spicy scent—each bloom an impressive 6 to 8 inches across. The lush, elongated foliage adds year-round interest, with leathery green leaves and a unique fuzzy brown underside that gives the canopy a rich, dimensional look. Often recommended as a supreme alternative to magnolia in tropical and warm-climate gardens, Silver Cloud Michelia is an excellent choice for creating a statement specimen, an evergreen-ish screen, or a fragrant focal point in full sun. Give it consistent moisture while establishing, then enjoy a more drought-tolerant routine once roots are well developed.
Product Overview
- Botanical name: Michelia doltsopa ‘Silver Cloud’
- Common name: Silver Cloud Michelia
- Plant type: Semi-evergreen flowering tree
- USDA Zones: 9–11
- Light: Full sun
- Growth rate: Fast
Key Features
- Large, creamy-white flowers with a spicy fragrance.
- Heavy spring blooming for a dramatic seasonal show.
- Bold foliage with fuzzy brown undersides for added texture and contrast.
- Fast-growing, semi-evergreen canopy for warm-climate landscapes.
Size & Growth Habit
- Mature size: Fast growth to about 40 ft. tall and 20–30 ft. wide
- Growth rate: Fast
- Form: Tree with a substantial canopy presence
Plan for space—this tree is best where it can stretch out and become a true landscape centerpiece.
Flowers & Fragrance
- Bloom time: Spring
- Flower color: Creamy-white
- Flower size: About 6–8 inches
- Fragrance: Spicy scented
- Flower traits: Fragrant, showy flowers
Plant near outdoor living areas if you’d like to enjoy the fragrance on warm spring days.
Foliage & Seasonal Interest
- Foliage: Semi-evergreen
- Leaf size: Long leaves (about 7 inches)
- Texture: Leathery leaves with fuzzy brown undersides
- Foliage color: Green
The fuzzy undersides add a unique, velvety look—especially noticeable when leaves move in the breeze.
Light Requirements
Provide full sun for the strongest growth and best flowering performance.
Watering
- When to water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry
- Establishment: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to build a deep root system
- After establishment: Watering can be reduced
Feeding & Ongoing Care
- Fertilizer: Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring
- Maintenance: Basic seasonal care and consistent moisture during establishment
- Tip: Keep up watering in hot, dry stretches for best bloom and leaf quality
Where to Plant (Best Uses)
- Best use: Statement specimen tree in warm-climate gardens
- Great for: Fragrant focal points, tropical-style landscapes, large courtyard plantings
- Design tip: Use as an alternative to magnolia where tropical conditions suit it best
Give it room to shine, and it will reward you with a lush canopy and a spring flower display you can’t miss.
Companion Plant Ideas
Pair Silver Cloud Michelia with shrubs and trees that complement its glossy foliage and creamy blooms:
- Abelia
- Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia)
- Holly (Ilex)
- Loropetalum
- Magnolia
- Prolific bloomer with large, creamy-white, spicy-scented flowers (about 6–8 inches wide).
- Striking tropical foliage—long, leathery leaves with fuzzy brown undersides.
- Fast-growing, semi-evergreen tree that can reach about 40 ft. tall and 20–30 ft. wide.
- A standout “magnolia alternative” for warm climates, bringing fragrance and bold texture to landscapes.
Silver Cloud Michelia (Michelia doltsopa ‘Silver Cloud’) is a spectacular, fast-growing, semi-evergreen flowering tree that delivers big fragrance and bold tropical texture. In spring, it produces an abundance of creamy-white flowers with a distinctive spicy scent—each bloom an impressive 6 to 8 inches across. The lush, elongated foliage adds year-round interest, with leathery green leaves and a unique fuzzy brown underside that gives the canopy a rich, dimensional look. Often recommended as a supreme alternative to magnolia in tropical and warm-climate gardens, Silver Cloud Michelia is an excellent choice for creating a statement specimen, an evergreen-ish screen, or a fragrant focal point in full sun. Give it consistent moisture while establishing, then enjoy a more drought-tolerant routine once roots are well developed.
Product Overview
- Botanical name: Michelia doltsopa ‘Silver Cloud’
- Common name: Silver Cloud Michelia
- Plant type: Semi-evergreen flowering tree
- USDA Zones: 9–11
- Light: Full sun
- Growth rate: Fast
Key Features
- Large, creamy-white flowers with a spicy fragrance.
- Heavy spring blooming for a dramatic seasonal show.
- Bold foliage with fuzzy brown undersides for added texture and contrast.
- Fast-growing, semi-evergreen canopy for warm-climate landscapes.
Size & Growth Habit
- Mature size: Fast growth to about 40 ft. tall and 20–30 ft. wide
- Growth rate: Fast
- Form: Tree with a substantial canopy presence
Plan for space—this tree is best where it can stretch out and become a true landscape centerpiece.
Flowers & Fragrance
- Bloom time: Spring
- Flower color: Creamy-white
- Flower size: About 6–8 inches
- Fragrance: Spicy scented
- Flower traits: Fragrant, showy flowers
Plant near outdoor living areas if you’d like to enjoy the fragrance on warm spring days.
Foliage & Seasonal Interest
- Foliage: Semi-evergreen
- Leaf size: Long leaves (about 7 inches)
- Texture: Leathery leaves with fuzzy brown undersides
- Foliage color: Green
The fuzzy undersides add a unique, velvety look—especially noticeable when leaves move in the breeze.
Light Requirements
Provide full sun for the strongest growth and best flowering performance.
Watering
- When to water: Water when the top 2 inches of soil is dry
- Establishment: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to build a deep root system
- After establishment: Watering can be reduced
Feeding & Ongoing Care
- Fertilizer: Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring
- Maintenance: Basic seasonal care and consistent moisture during establishment
- Tip: Keep up watering in hot, dry stretches for best bloom and leaf quality
Where to Plant (Best Uses)
- Best use: Statement specimen tree in warm-climate gardens
- Great for: Fragrant focal points, tropical-style landscapes, large courtyard plantings
- Design tip: Use as an alternative to magnolia where tropical conditions suit it best
Give it room to shine, and it will reward you with a lush canopy and a spring flower display you can’t miss.
Companion Plant Ideas
Pair Silver Cloud Michelia with shrubs and trees that complement its glossy foliage and creamy blooms:
- Abelia
- Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia)
- Holly (Ilex)
- Loropetalum
- Magnolia
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