Magnolia denudata - Yulan Magnolia
The Yulan Magnolia originates from south-eastern China and is documented in Sydney as a species Alexander Macleay received at Elizabeth Bay House in 1836.
From 1850 onwards it is listed for sale in nursery’s such as the Darling Nursery Sydney and Guilfoyle’s Exotic Nursery in Double Bay.
The magnificent Magnolia denudata is currently in bloom in the Vaucluse House Pleasure Garden and should be in full bloom for the next week or two, making this a perfect time to visit the gardens.
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Steve Halliday
Horticulturist
Steven is one of the horticulturists who takes care of MHNSW’s green spaces and gardens. Straight out of school, he jumped into an apprenticeship in landscaping and from there his love for gardening grew. Since 2009, Steven has played a role in keeping the MHNSW properties looking their best; you might catch him completing a variety of tasks from hedging at Rouse Hill House & Farm to mowing lawns at Vaucluse House.
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