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    MAGNOLIA macrophylla

    Commonly known as Great-leaved magnolia, Umbrella tree

    The largest leafed magnolia of all with greyish leaves, glaucous underneath and fragrant white flowers
    Small
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £40.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
    Medium
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    3 - 5 Litre   - Click to view photo
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    Unavailable
    £70.00 each 
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern USA
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Very large leaves to 1m (39in) long.
    • White
      Creamy white often with purple spotting towards the centre
    • Cup-shaped
      Open-cup-shaped to 30cm (12in) across.
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Obovate
    • Height
      12m (39ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Broadly upright, later rounded tree with stout, blue-grey shoots. Flowers are followed by cone-like fruits to 8cm (3in) long.
    • 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.

    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Summer 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
      12m (39ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        10m (33ft)
       
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    Varieties

    MAGNOLIA macrophylla subsp. ashei
    A miniature form of M.macrophylla with smaller leaves which will flower at a very young age
     
    Small
    £35.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Medium
    £70.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
    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
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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