MAGNOLIA acuminata

Flowers greenish-blue and yellow in summer and also often in early autumn

Seedling

Pot size - 2 Litre

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

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£25.00

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

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Good to know
'acuminata' is more tolerant of alkaline soils.
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
Place of origin
Eastern North America. Introduced into Britain in 1736 by John Bartram.
Deciduous
Oval to elliptic leaves, dark-green above, lighter and softly hairy beneath to 25cm (10in) long.
Yellow
Green-blue to yellow.
Cup-shaped
To 9cm (3½in) across
Fully hardy
Height
20m (66ft)
Spread
10m (33ft)
Tree
Flowers are produced amongst the leaves and are followed by red or brown fruit.
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 - 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)
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil
Full sun
shelter from strong winds
Partial shade
Broadly conical