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    MAGNOLIA obovata
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. LIRIODENDRON chinense and MAGNOLIA obovata
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    MAGNOLIA obovata

    Commonly known as Japanese big-leaf magnolia

    (hypoleuca) - large obovate leaves and fragrant creamy-white flowers in May and June
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Kuril Islands and Japanese Islands (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Ryukyus)
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Large, mid-green leaves to 50cm (20in) long, clustered at the ends of the shoots.
    • White
      Creamy white flushed pink outside with crimson stamens.
    • Cup-shaped
      To 20cm (8in) across
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Obovate
    • Height
      30m (98ft)
    • Spread
      15m (49ft)
    • Tree
      Vigorous tree.
    • 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 - 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • 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
      30m (98ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        15m (49ft)
       
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    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
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