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  • MAGNOLIA denudata
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAGNOLIA 'Caerhays Surprise' and MAGNOLIA denudata
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MAGNOLIA 'Caerhays Surprise', MAGNOLIA denudata and MAGNOLIA 'Elizabeth'
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    MAGNOLIA denudata

    Commonly known as Lily tree, Yulan

     AWARD
    Scented pure white cup-shaped flowers
    Medium
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    3 - 5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025
    £70.00 each 
    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025 - Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
     
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    • Good to know
      Historically planted by Buddhist monks in their temple gardens. Signifies openness and purity.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Honey fungus, coral spot, scale insects
    • Place of origin
      Central China.
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Leaves are obovate (egg-shaped - broader above the middle), mid-green, to 15cm (6in) long.
    • White
    • Cup-shaped
      To 15cm (6in) across
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Obovate
    • Height
      9m (30ft)
    • Spread
      9m (30ft)
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
      Small, rounded tree. Flowers have broad, fleshy tepals
    • 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 - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Lemon-scented.
    • 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
      9m (30ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        9m (30ft)
       
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    Varieties

    MAGNOLIA denudata 'Fragrant Cloud'
    (cv 'Dan Xin') - reddish fragrant flowers fading to cream and white
     
    Large
    £80.00
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    MAGNOLIA denudata 'Ghost Ship'
    Lily tree, Yulan
    Large white flowers
     
    Medium
    £70.00
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    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
    £6.50
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