Overview

Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' is a bushy trees in the genus Magnolia, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' 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 'Marj Gossler' is a bushy deciduous tree cultivar within the Magnolia genus, known for its large, prominent flowers that typically bloom before the leaves emerge. It thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils that are neutral to acidic, and prefers full sun to partial shade with shelter from cold winds. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as cottage and informal garden settings, it adds seasonal interest in spring and summer. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best grown in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects.

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 'Marj Gossler' 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 'Marj Gossler'

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Magnolia 'Marj Gossler'?

Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' need?

Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' hardy in the UK?

Magnolia 'Marj Gossler' 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 'Marj Gossler'?

Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.

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