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Magnolia grandiflora Tree

Name: Magnolia grandiflora Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: MA388.1
Price: 70.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

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Final size 5 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves year-round (evergreen)

Flowers Very large, creamy-white flowers

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Prefers well-draining soil

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Description

A magnificent evergreen tree, Magnolia grandiflora brings year-round elegance and seasonal drama to the garden. Large, leathery leaves are a glossy dark-green colour on top and have a contrasting bronzed, velvety underside.

This evergreen Magnolia also features spectacular, large, creamy-white flowers in late summer (August/September) that stand out against the dark green foliage. The huge, fragrant flowers are bowl-shaped and have a complex lemon perfume.

Magnolia grandiflora is relatively slow-growing, reaching 5 x 3 metres in 20 years and is ideal as a specimen tree, a bush grown against a wall or planted within a mixed border. A sheltered position is preferred to avoid winter damage to the thick foliage, however, it can be planted in a coastal position where there is little salt spray. Any moist, well-drained soil will suit, even chalk is tolerated, making Magnolia grandiflora suited to most positions.

Due to its evergreen nature and large flowers, Magnolia grandiflora is hugely popular. We offer it in a variety of forms and sizes, ranging from young bushes through to large mature standard trees.

Also known as Bull Bay tree, Southern Magnolia, Laurel Magnolia, Loblolly Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora Gallisoniensis

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Magnolia require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Magnolia trees and shrubs can be pruned into shape by removing branches that are growing in an awkward position, as well as any that are damaged. They should not be heavily pruned as this can send them into shock. If pruning to limit the overall size, stagger your pruning over a few years to alleviate the stress on your tree. Pruning for Magnolia should be carried out in mid-summer to early autumn. Avoid pruning in late winter to early spring.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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