Introduction and selection of magnolia family in the Islands of Zhoushan

Key words: 
• magnolia family /
• plant introduction /
• tree introduction /
• tree selection /
• islands

Abstract: Seventy-six species of magnolia family have been introduced and 65 species preserved since 1976 in the Islands of Shoushan .Based on the manifestations of growth , over-wintering and exploitation value , these plants are classified into 5 types :succeed , relatively succeed , likely succeed , difficult succeed and never succeed .For 5 types , corresponding suggestions of exploitation or evaluations are advanced .Some elite introduced species , such as Magnolia soulangeana cv .Rubiflora , are described in blooming characteristics , morphological characters , aesthetic value , propagation and utilization .