Magnolia 'Aurora' — Bushy

Overview

Magnolia 'Aurora' is a bushy trees in the genus Magnolia, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Magnolia 'Aurora' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.

About

Magnolia 'Aurora' is a deciduous, bushy tree cultivar within the Magnolia genus, known for its large, prominent flowers that typically bloom in spring before the leaves emerge. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils that are neutral to acidic, and prefers full sun or partial shade in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar suits city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Propagation is achieved through softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Magnolia

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Magnolia 'Aurora' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Magnolia 'Aurora'

Propagation: Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistance: Scale insects, Horse chestnut scale, Capsid bug
Disease resistance: Coral spot, Phytophthora, Grey moulds, Honey fungus, Virus diseases, Fungal leaf spot