Overview
Magnolia 'Antje Zandee' is a columnar upright, bushy trees in the genus Magnolia, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Magnolia 'Antje Zandee' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural.
About
Magnolia 'Antje Zandee' is a deciduous tree cultivar with a columnar upright and bushy habit. As a member of the Magnolia genus, it produces large, prominent flowers that typically bloom in spring before the leaves emerge. This cultivar thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils that are neutral to acidic, and it prefers full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds. Suitable for architectural planting, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and is best positioned in south- or west-facing, sheltered locations.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Magnolia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Magnolia 'Antje Zandee' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Magnolia 'Antje Zandee'
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to scale insects and capsid bug
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds, honey fungus, virus diseases or fungal leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Magnolia 'Antje Zandee'?
Magnolia 'Antje Zandee' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Magnolia 'Antje Zandee' need?
Magnolia 'Antje Zandee' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Magnolia 'Antje Zandee' hardy in the UK?
Magnolia 'Antje Zandee' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Magnolia 'Antje Zandee'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
More in the Magnolia genus
- Magnolia 'Aurora'
- Magnolia 'Pink Delight'
- Magnolia 'Randy'
- Magnolia Watermelon ('Mgwat2011b'PBR)
- Magnolia biondii 'Charlie Looping'
- Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins'
- Magnolia coco
- Magnolia denudata 'Double Diamond' (d)
