About
A noble magnolia, with an elegant tree or shrub with substantial dark green leaves. Magnificent waxy flowers with thick petals unfurl elegantly in pink. A prized cultivar, 'Sawada'.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen trees, woodland gardens, sheltered borders
Care notes
CultivationMoist, well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to acidic soil in sun or light shade. Shelter from cold winds
PruningMinimal pruning. Remove dead wood in midsummer if needed
PropagationLayer in spring. Semi-ripe cuttings. Grafting for cultivars
Pest resistanceScale insects occasionally
Disease resistanceCoral spot on dead wood. Frost damage to early flowers � avoid morning sun