Magnolia officinalis var. biloba (Houpu Magnolia) Zone 5 Slow growing mounding shrub with

Slow growing mounding shrub with foliage resembling spike moss or even conifers

black fruit

There was even a book about written about it

Blooms in spring - summer

Natural Range:   Eastern US

Magnolia officinalis var. biloba (Houpu Magnolia) Zone 5 Slow growing mounding shrub withFamily: Magnoliaceae Zone: 6 9 Natural Range: China Soil: Moist, humus rich, well drained Light: Sun, part sun Height: 20' 50' Bloom Time: Spring Attributes: Deciduous. Large leaves up to 20" long with rounded, notched tips. Large creamy white flowers. Notes: Upright tree for sunny but sheltered from strong winds. Grows in the mountain forests to 2000m elevation. Pot Size: Large Band Pot