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Magnolia cathcartii | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Magnolia cathcartii

Magnolia cathcartii

Genus: Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae

About this plant

A large, evergreen tree found in mountainous regions of Indo-China growing up to 30m tall, with elliptic dark green leaves to 2.5m tall. The large, creamy white flowers are freely prodcued followed by long spikes bearing the seed capsules.

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

LoamChalkSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or light shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frost may damage the flower buds. For more information see magnolia cultivation

Pruning

Pruning Group 1. See magnolia pruning

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects, horse chestnut scale and capsid bug damage

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus and coral spot

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardArchitectural

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years