Magnolia x alba — Bushy

Overview

Magnolia x alba is a bushy trees in the genus Magnolia, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Magnolia x alba 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 × alba, also known as the white champaca, white sandalwood, or white jade orchid tree, is a hybrid flowering plant that is commonly cultivated in Southeast Asia and tropical regions of East Asia. Although the exact origin is uncertain, it is considered to be a hybrid of Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana.

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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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 x alba 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 x alba

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