Life … Plants Vascular Plants Dicots Magnolias, Nutmegs, and Allies Magnolia Family Magnolias Section Michelia Magnolia maudiae species 226 observations Magnolia maudiae Magnolia maudiae Field notes Key traits Layer Trees Light Full sun Part shade Moisture Well drained Moist Habit Ascending Dense Rounded Plant type Perennial Shrub Tree From NC State Extension. Close