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  • MAGNOLIA officinalis
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    MAGNOLIA officinalis

    Huge ovate leaves and saucer-shaped fragrant white flowers on this rarer species
    Medium
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    3 - 5 Litre  
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £70.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Medicinal properties
      Medicinal magnolia. The fragrant bark is used in traditional Chinese medicinedicine. Reduces allergic and asthmatic reactions
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Central China.
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Very large leaves to 50cm (20in) long
    • White
    • Saucer-shaped
      10-30cm (4-12in) across with 9-12 tepals
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Obovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • 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)
    • 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
      8m (26ft)
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        5m (16ft)
       
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