Michellia figo has leaves usually 2 inches long and 1 inch wide. Extremely long, narrow leaves are found within the Genus Magnetite. Magnetite yunnanensis has leaves 6 inches long and inch wide. Fragrance can range from overpowering musty smells to sweet tropical fruit smells. Most evergreen members of the Magnoliaceae do have a distinct smell.
Flower color is basically an off white or cream color.
As flowers age they often develop a yellow cast to them. Rare pink flowers can be found in Magnolia virginiana and Michellia affinis . A red flowered form of Magnolia delayvii has been reported. I am planning on working with Magnolia virginiana and Magnolia delayvii to bring pink flower color into other species of evergreen Magnoliaceae. Develop improved growth habit and flowering characteristics.