About
A spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree to 6m in height with large, leathery, lime green leaves to 20 long, glaucous beneath. In early and mid-summer, the spherical white flower buds open to deeply cup-shaped, strongly perfumed flowers to 15cm across with prominent rosy-crimson anthers and pink sepals.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationIt prefers moist but well drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or light shade with shelter from cold winds. Mulch in spring to keep the soil moist. For more information see magnolia cultivation advice
PruningPruning Group 1. See magnolia pruning
PropagationPropagate by taking semi-ripe cuttings or softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects, horse chestnut scale and capsid bug
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds, honey fungus, a virus or fungal leaf spot