For another great favorite with similar function, see Michelia figo . Sun to mostly shade, tolerates poor drainage and clay soil. Needs average to little summer watering when established. To 10' tall, spreading outward very slowly by short underground runners. Foliage on mature, well grown specimens looks like cheerleader's pom pons on a skewer.
Culms turn blackish in their second year.
A very graceful, unusual specimen plant. Sun to part shade, average to little summer watering. Native to dry, hot chaparral environments near Mexico City. Survived 20 F with some damage to culms. Comes in white, rose pink, rosy lavender.