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    MAGNOLIA acuminata 'Koban Dori'
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    MAGNOLIA acuminata 'Koban Dori'

    Commonly known as Cucumber tree

    Soft canary-yellow blooms which open as the leaf appears in spring. Its neat pyramidal habit and restricted overall size makes it very suitable for suburban gardens
    Large
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    5 to 7.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    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.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £80.00 each 
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    • Good to know
      'acuminata' is more tolerant of alkaline soils.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Japan.
    • Magnolias - smaller gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Leaves to 25cm (10in) long, dark green above, lighter and softly hairy beneath
    • Yellow
      Canary yellow
    • Cup-shaped
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Ovate
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    • 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)
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      shelter from strong winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
    £7.50
    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
    Garden Goodies
    Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
    Tie in slate labels
    £10.00
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