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  • MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Alta'
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    MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Alta'

    Commonly known as Bull bay, Loblolly magnolia

    Very hardy variety. Columnar in habit. Dark green shiny leaves and rust coloured indumentum. White fragrant flowers
    Specimen
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £105.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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    • Good to know
      Good against a sunny wall. The columnar habit makes this just suitable for a garden with limited space.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern USA. Garden origin. USA. 1993. Thomas Julian Strickland
    • Magnolias - smaller gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly ovate, leathery leaves to 20cm (8in) long
    • White
    • Cup-shaped
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Tree
      Compact, upright habit
    • 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.

    • 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
      Richly fragrant
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
      Tolerates dry, alkaline soil
    • Against a wall
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Narrowly columnar
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
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        2m (6½ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    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
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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