Michelia yunnanensis

A beautiful evergreen hardy shrub that gets to about 2-3m tall by 1-2m wide. The foliage has small dark green rounded leaves with contrasting brown undersides. From late winter to spring emerging from velvet brown buds open creamy white fragrant flowers that cover the plant making a stunning display. A great landscaping plant that makes an attractive informal screen, feature or container plant. It responds well to pruning making a tight hedge or topiary.