• Deciduous
    Leaves to 25cm (10in) long
  • Height
    15m (50ft)
  • Spread
    10m (33ft)
  • Tree
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from strong winds.
  • Partial shade

MAGNOLIA campbellii 'Kew's Surprise'

 
Medium £70.00 each 
Delivery Information Unavailable
plant size comparison icon 3 - 5 Litre

 

  • Additional Features
    Burncoose speciality
    See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. 1967. A Caerhays hybrid, Cornwall, UK.
  • Burncoose Specialities
    Caerhays bred plants
    Magnolias - larger gardens
  • Core Plants
    Magnolia
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-and-saucer-shaped
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    (see photos above)
    Oblong
    (see photos above)
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly conical
    Spreading with age
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Magnolia - A guide to sizing and pricing
Magnolia - Care Guide
Magnolia - Hybridisation
Magnolia - Propagation
Magnolia - Spotlight Videos
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
Trees - Care Guide
15m (50ft)
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  10m (33ft)
 

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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