MAGNOLIA tripetala

Commonly known as Umbrella magnolia

Hardy tree with large leaves and pungent creamy flowers

Medium

Pot size - 2 to 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£70.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of origin
Eastern USA.
Magnolias - larger gardens
Magnolia
Deciduous
dark-green leaves to 60cm (24in) long clustered at the end of the shoots.
Cream
Cup-shaped
Narrow, to 15cm (6in) across with 9-16 tepals.
Fully hardy
Entire
Lanceolate
Height
10m (33ft)
Spread
10m (33ft)
Tree
Open-headed tree. Flowers are followed by attractive, red, cone-shaped fruit clusters
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
Has reputation as the only unpleasantly scented magnolia.
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
Broadly conical