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  • MAGNOLIA officinalis
    MAGNOLIA officinalis
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    MAGNOLIA officinalis

    Huge ovate leaves and saucer-shaped fragrant white flowers on this rarer species
     
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    • Medicinal properties
      Medicinal magnolia. The fragrant bark is used in traditional Chinese medicinedicine. Reduces allergic and asthmatic reactions
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Central China.
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Very large leaves to 50cm (20in) long
    • White
    • Saucer-shaped
      10-30cm (4-12in) across with 9-12 tepals
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Obovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tree
    • 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.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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