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  • MAGNOLIA acuminata 'Miss Honeybee'
    MAGNOLIA acuminata 'Miss Honeybee'
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    MAGNOLIA acuminata 'Miss Honeybee'

    Commonly known as Cucumber tree

    Light yellow fragrant flowers open just before or alongside the leaves
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      'acuminata' is more tolerant of alkaline soils.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Ohio (USA).
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Leaves to 25cm (10in) long, dark green above, lighter and softly hairy beneath
    • Yellow
      Light yellow
    • Cup-shaped
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Ovate
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • 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)
    • Scented foliage
    • 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
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
    £7.50
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