Overview
Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins' is a columnar upright, bushy trees in the genus Magnolia, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins' 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 campbellii 'Ann Jenkins' is a columnar upright, well-branched deciduous tree in the Magnoliaceae grown for its spring flowering. It suits full sun or partial shade in a sheltered, south- or west-facing site. Plant into moist but well-drained clay, loam or sandy soils of acid to neutral reaction and note it is rated H6 (very hardy) for UK conditions. It flowers from March to June.
About the genus
Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 to 340 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae. The natural range of Magnolia species is disjunct, with a main center in east, south and southeast Asia and a secondary center in South America, Central America, the West Indies, and some species in eastern North America.
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In the garden
Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins' is a member of the Magnolia genus provided as a structural, architectural tree. Its growth habit is columnar and well-branched, making it useful where a vertical accent is required rather than a wide-spreading specimen. Position the tree in full sun or partial shade, favouring a sheltered spot on a south- or west-facing aspect. It will tolerate a range of soils — clay, loam or sand — provided they remain moist but are free-draining; soil reaction should be acid to neutral. The plant is rated H6, which translates to very hardy in UK horticultural terms, but siting it away from exposed, windy ridges reduces wind damage and desiccation. Use this magnolia as an architectural focal point in large borders, formal approaches or beside terraces where its upright habit can be appreciated without crowding. Allow room for the trunk and lower branching to develop and avoid planting too close to hard paving to preserve root moisture. It flowers from March to June.
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 campbellii 'Ann Jenkins' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins'
- 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 campbellii 'Ann Jenkins'?
Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins' need?
Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins' 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 campbellii 'Ann Jenkins' hardy in the UK?
Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins' 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 campbellii 'Ann Jenkins'?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
