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    MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Gallissonnière'
    MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Gallissonnière'
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    MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Gallissonnière'

    Commonly known as Bull bay, Loblolly magnolia

    Leaves reddish brown underneath, very hardy. Very large creamy white flowers
    Specimens
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    15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Collect Only
    £150.00 each 
    Collect Only - Unfortunately this plant is too big to be sent by courier
    It can only be purchased direct from the nursery.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Commonly seen in villa gardens in the Italian lake district
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      From plants imported from USA to France in the mid 1700's by Baron de la Galissonnière and from there to the UK in the early 1800s
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Evergreen
      Oval to oblong, leathery, glossy, dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long, rusty brown beneath
    • Cream
    • Cup-shaped
      20-25cm (8-10in) across with 9-12 tepals
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Oblong
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Dense tree. Most older specimens develop a pyramidal form.
    • Pruning group 6
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
      Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
      When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

    • 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
      Very fragrant.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
      Tolerates dry, alkaline soil
    • 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...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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