• Deciduous
    dark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    Has been described as cyclamen purple
  • Height
    10m (33ft)
  • Spread
    10m (33ft)
  • Tree
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from strong winds
  • Partial shade

MAGNOLIA sprengeri 'Lanhydrock'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Registered in 1992 by Peter Borlase, Head Gardener, National Trust garden at Lanhydrock, Cornwall
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. 1969. Trewithen, Truro, Cornwall.
  • Burncoose Specialities
    Magnolias - larger gardens
  • Core Plants
    Magnolia
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
    To 15cm (6in) across with 12-15 tepals
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly conical
    Rounded to broadly spreading
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Magnolia - A guide to sizing and pricing
Magnolia - Care Guide
Magnolia - Hybridisation
Magnolia - Propagation
Magnolia - Spotlight Videos
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
Trees - Care Guide
10m (33ft)
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  10m (33ft)
 

Useful extras...

Share this page

Twitter Facebook Digg