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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
     
    Plant Details
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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
    • 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)
    • Broadly conical
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Suitable for small gardens
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      shelter from strong winds.
      Partial shade
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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
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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