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  • MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'D.D Blanchard'
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    MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'D.D Blanchard'

    Commonly known as Bull bay, Loblolly magnolia

    Upright habit, dark green leaves with rich coppery indumentum on the undersides
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      USA. Wallace, North Carolina
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly elliptic to broadly ovate, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves to 20cm (8in) long with rusty undersides
    • Cream
    • Cup-shaped
      To 20cm (8in) across with 9-12 tepals
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Dense tree. Becomes pyramidal with age.
    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
      Lemon fragrance.
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
      Suitable for chalk
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    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
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    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
    Garden Goodies
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
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