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  • MAGNOLIA sargentiana var robusta
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CAMELLIA 'Captain Rawes' and MAGNOLIA sargentiana var robusta
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CAMELLIA 'Donation' and MAGNOLIA sargentiana var robusta
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CAMELLIA 'Donation' and MAGNOLIA sargentiana var robusta
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    MAGNOLIA sargentiana var robusta

    Pale pink, immense flowers
    Medium
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025
    £70.00 each 
    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025 - Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
     
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    • Good to know
      Var. robusta will withstand greater levels of exposure without dieback
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Sichuan Province, China
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Deciduous
      Oblong-oval, mid-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Immense pale pink to white flowers
    • Goblet-shaped
      To cup shaped, 22-30cm (9-12in) across with 12-16 tepals.
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      20m (66ft)
    • Spread
      12m (39ft)
    • 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
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      20m (66ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        12m (39ft)
       
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