Someone who understand the Chinese know that "Lan Fa Bak" is?
My aunt is this broad-leaved tree and white orchids, as small flowers called "LAN bak FA." Bak is white and FA means flower. I want to know the name or common name of this tree species to enable Research and grow in my own garden. I know it is common for households in Asia to have them because they have a wonderful aromatic scent. Can anyone w / a gift for the trees and speaks Cantonese "Help me, please? Thanks!
I think this is a Magnolia (Michelia) Alba or other related Magnolia. My tree and knowledge plants is somewhat limited, especially Bonsai and N. Trees of America, and Cantonese do not talk much (I speak Mandarin). But I am familiar with this species in the state my two of Florida, and here in Guangdong "Guangzhou, China (current residence), and I a little passion magnolias best I can offer is Bai Hua Mandarin (白花) – "White flower". I do not know how to say the actual species name. Here's a site to help you get started. If this is not the tree, see the second link. http://www.sptimes.com/News/031800/Homeandgarden/Beautiful_bloomer.shtml Magnolias http://toptropicals.com/html/toptropicals/articles/trees/tropical_magnolia.htm
