Magnolia pterocarpa — Bushy

Overview

Magnolia pterocarpa is a bushy trees in the genus Magnolia, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Magnolia pterocarpa 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 pterocarpa is a bushy deciduous tree belonging to the Magnolia genus, known for its large, often fragrant flowers that typically bloom before the leaves emerge. This cultivar thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils that are neutral to acidic, and it prefers full sun to partial shade in sheltered positions. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as cottage and informal gardens, it adds seasonal interest in spring and summer. It is hardy in the UK (H6) and can be propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.

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 pterocarpa 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 pterocarpa

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