About
Pale green leaves with wavy edges appear after the flowers and last throughout the summer. A small to medium sized columnar deciduous tree with cup-shaped, splayed, creamy-pink flowers with a citrus fragrance. These open to around 23-25cm (9-10inches) and appear on the upright stems in late spring, before the leaf buds. The upright stems provide architectural interest in autumn and winter. A good specimen tree and suitable for smaller gardens.
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 hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frosts may damage flower buds. See magnolia cultivation
PruningMinimal pruning required, see magnolia pruning. Deciduous magnolias should only be pruned between midsummer and early autumn
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora root rot