Michelia Alba - White Champaca

Michelia alba is an evergreen tree or large shrub appreciated for its fragrant flowers and glossy foliage. This plant belongs to the magnolia family. The leaves are dark green and leathery, providing an attractive backdrop for the star attraction—the flowers. Michelia alba produces small, waxy, white blossoms with a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance that intensifies in the evening. The aromatic qualities of the flowers make Michelia alba popular in gardens and landscapes, where it is cultivated both for ornamental purposes and for the extraction of essential oils. With its elegant appearance and captivating scent, Michelia alba is a prized addition to tropical and subtropical gardens. Botanical Name   Magnolia x Alba (Michelia champaca 'Alba')   Also Known As   Joy Perfume Tree | White Champaca | White Sandalwood | White Jade Orchid | White Fragrant Himalayan Champaca | 玉蘭花 | 白玉蘭 | 白玉兰   Specifications USDA Zone   Light Needs   Watering Needs   Leaves   Life Cycle   Avg. Mature Size   Growth Rate   Bloom Time   Flower Color   10 - 11 Partial - Full Sun Regularly Evergreen Perennial 20' Tall and 15' Wide Moderate Year-Round White