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    MAGNOLIA macrophylla
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    MAGNOLIA macrophylla

    Commonly known as Great-leaved magnolia, Umbrella tree

    The largest leafed magnolia of all with greyish leaves, glaucous underneath and fragrant white flowers
    Small
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern USA
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
      Very large leaves to 1m (39in) long.
    • White
      Creamy white often with purple spotting towards the centre
    • Cup-shaped
      Open-cup-shaped to 30cm (12in) across.
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Obovate
    • Height
      12m (39ft)
    • Spread
      10m (33ft)
    • Tree
      Broadly upright, later rounded tree with stout, blue-grey shoots. Flowers are followed by cone-like fruits to 8cm (3in) long.
    • 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.

    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      12m (39ft)
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        10m (33ft)
       
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