Magnolia x soulangeana (Lily Tree)

Type	Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Compact Rounded Tree
Size	Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours	Pink Flowers (Spring), Green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness	Frost Hardy
Growth	Slow Growing Plant
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This deciduous small tree bears white - pink goblet shaped flowers. Spring blossom gives way to green foliage, however this trees spreading multi- stemmed structure makes it an attractive specimen - even when not flowering - 4.5m x 3m

Cultivation notes: Magnolia requires fertile well drained soil- avoiding chalk. Flowers are damaged by frost / wind - so plant under shelter in full / partial sun. Prune out dead / shape in late summer. Mulch annually

Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.

Common Missspellings: Magnowlia, Magnolea, Magneolia, Magolia, Magnolaea