Magnolia grandiflora (Evergreen Magnolia)

Type Tree, Evergreen, Flowering
Form Compact Rounded Tree, Architectural Form
Size Medium Sized Tree (3 to 8m height)
Colours White Flowers (Summer late), Medium green Foliage
Care Regular Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost hardy, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Scented blossom; Ideal for fast growing screening; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.

Design & Plant Use for Magnolia grandiflora:
  • Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
  • Plant for extreme coastal screening


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Magnolia grandiflora (Evergreen Magnolia)
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