About
A slow-growing, evergreen tree, with narrowly oval, dark green leaves. Cup-shaped, cream-coloured flowers with prominent red stamens are produced in summer.
About the genus
Magnolia can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with large, showy, often fragrant flowers, often opening before the leaves, and sometimes followed by colourful cone-like fruit
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationThrives in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil, in full sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. See magnolia cultivation for more advice
PruningMinimal pruning required, see magnolia pruning
PropagationPropagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings; cuttings can be difficult to root
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects and capsid bug
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds, honey fungus, virus diseases or fungal leaf spot