MAGNOLIA 'Royal Purple'

A fastigiate habit with flowers which are deep purple outside and paler inside
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
  • Height
    6m (20ft).
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft).
  • Tree
  • 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
  • Partial shade

MAGNOLIA 'Royal Purple'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Probably a seedling of M. sprengeri var. diva. Height approx. 3.5m (11½ft), width 1.2m (4ft) in 10 years.
    Pests & Diseases
    Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot
    Place of origin
    New Zealand. Peter Cave
  • Burncoose Specialities
    Magnolias - smaller gardens
  • Core Plants
    Magnolia
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-and-saucer-shaped
    To 20cm (8in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Suitable for small gardens
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Narrowly columnar
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Magnolia - A guide to sizing and pricing
Magnolia - Spotlight Videos
6m (20ft).
tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft).
 

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