MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Kay Parris'

Evergreen - leathery, glossy, leaves to 20cm (8in) long. Pinkish young leaves, quickly turning green above, orange-brown beneath

White

Height - 6m (20ft)

Spread - 2-3m (6½-10ft)

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)

Full sun - shelter from strong winds

Partial shade

Additional Features - Good to know - - long flowering season. Tolerates pruning well

Pests & Diseases - scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot

Place of origin - southeastern USA

Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - - cup-shaped to goblet-shaped flowers to 20cm (8in) across

Hardiness - Fully hardy -

Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

RHS group 9 & 11

Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - spicy, lemon scent

Seasonal Interest - Autumn -

Summer

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.

Neutral to acid soil

Neutral to alkaline soil

Tree Shape - Broadly conical -