The aims of this study were to investigate the effect of Michelia formosana growth status by soil chemical properties and also to establish an evaluation of soil properties for Michelia formosana planting. Michelias formosana growth status and soil properties were investigated from 12 counties in Taiwan. Results showed that the diameter at breast height (DBH) and tree height of Michelia formosana were largest in Maoli and Yunlin counties, while soil organic carbon and cation exchange capacity (CEC) were largest in Pengdong and Ilan counties. The significant relationships between tree growth status of DBH and height and soil properties of CEC and exchangeable cations indicated that the growth status of Mechelia formosana was affected by soil factors.