Michelia doltsopa is a small evergreen tree or shrub that develops a lovely spreading habit with age.
Lush, dark green, long-oval shaped leaves with silvery undersides adorn the tree and luxuriantly scented white/yellow flowers are borne on the tree from early spring to early summer.
The tree is slender when young but develops a broad crown with age. They make excellent garden specimens thanks to their evergreen nature.
This is a plant for the olfactory organ (nose).