Plant Database
Silver Cloud Michelia
Michelia doltsopa ‘Silver Cloud’
Silver Cloud Michelia is a showier relative of Michelia alba, boasting larger, fuller, double white flowers with the same legendary fragrance. It is often considered a more vigorous and slightly more cold-tolerant selection. This stunning tree combines spectacular visual appeal with an unforgettable perfume, making it a top-tier choice for a warm, sheltered focal point.
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Produces large, double, pure white flowers that are visually impressive and carry the same exquisite, powerful fragrance as Michelia alba.
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Often noted by growers as being slightly more robust, faster-growing, and marginally more tolerant of cool conditions than the standard Michelia alba.
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Shares the same cultural requirements: needs a warm, frost-free site, acidic soil, consistent moisture, and protection from harsh afternoon sun.
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Its dense, evergreen canopy and prolific flowering make it an even more striking ornamental specimen where climate allows.