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MAGNOLIA acuminata 'Seiju'

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MAGNOLIA acuminata 'Seiju'

Commonly known as Cucumber tree

Blue-green tulip-shaped flowers

Deciduous
Leaves to 25cm (10in) long, dark green above, lighter and softly hairy beneath
Height
15m (50ft)
Spread
12m (40ft)
Tree
Upright tree. Blue-green flowers open to reveal yellow inner tepals
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds
Partial shade

MAGNOLIA acuminata 'Seiju'

Large £80.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items
might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.

5 to 7.5 Litre

Click to see photo

Details
Description
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Additional Features

	Good to know	About 5-8m (16-26ft) in 10 years
	Pests & Diseases	Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot
	Place of origin	Garden origin. Japan. Nakamura. Pre. 2000

Burncoose Specialities

Magnolias - larger gardens

Core Plants

Magnolia

Flower Shape

Tulip

5-10cm (2-4in) across

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Leaf margin

Entire

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

	Elliptic	(see photos above)
	Ovate	(see photos above)

Pruning group

Pruning group 1

Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Soil Conditions