MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Alta'

Very hardy variety. Columnar in habit. Dark green shiny leaves and rust coloured indumentum. White fragrant flowers

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Medium £40.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

3 - 5 Litre

Specimen £85.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.

10 to 15 Litre

Evergreen - narrowly ovate, leathery leaves to 20cm (8in) long
White
Height - 6m (20ft)
Spread - 4m (13ft)
Tree - compact, upright habit
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)
Against a wall
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - good against a sunny wall
Pests & Diseases - scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot
Place of origin - southeastern USA. Garden origin. USA. 1993. Thomas Julian Strickland
Burncoose Specialities - Magnolias - smaller gardens -
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped -
Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
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 - - richly fragrant
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil
Neutral to alkaline soil - suitable for chalk
Tree Shape - Narrowly columnar -