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MAGNOLIA

MAGNOLIA denudata

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MAGNOLIA denudata

Commonly known as Lily tree, Yulan

Scented pure white cup-shaped flowers

Medium

Pot size - 3 - 5 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC

£70.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

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Good to know
Historically planted by Buddhist monks in their temple gardens. Signifies openness and purity.
Pests & Diseases
Honey fungus, coral spot, scale insects
Place of origin
Central China.
Magnolias - larger gardens
Magnolia
Deciduous
Leaves are obovate (egg-shaped - broader above the middle), mid-green, to 15cm (6in) long.
White
Cup-shaped
To 15cm (6in) across
Fully hardy
Entire
Obovate
Height
9m (30ft)
Spread
9m (30ft)
Tall Shrub
Tree
Small, rounded tree. Flowers have broad, fleshy tepals
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.
Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Scented flowers
Lemon-scented.
Spring 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

9m (30ft)
	9m (30ft)

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varieties

MAGNOLIA denudata 'Forrests Pink'

Soft rose-pink blooms with no trace of purple

Medium

£70.00

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

MAGNOLIA denudata 'Fragrant Cloud'

(cv 'Dan Xin') - reddish fragrant flowers fading to cream and white

Medium

£70.00

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

MAGNOLIA denudata 'Gere'

Flowers two or three weeks later than the typical species with simple ivory white flowers

Medium

£70.00

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

MAGNOLIA denudata 'Ghost Ship'

Lily tree, Yulan

Large white flowers

Medium

£70.00

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

MAGNOLIA denudata 'Yellow River'

(cv 'Fei Huang') - yellowish buds fading to creamy-white as the flowers open

Medium

£70.00

Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

Useful extras...

Vermin & Pest Control

Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.

£7.50

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

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AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.

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