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Magnolia cavaleriei var. platypetala | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Magnolia cavaleriei var. platypetala

Magnolia cavaleriei var. platypetala

Fragrant

Genus: Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae

About this plant

A spreading, evergreen large tree to 12m in height with large, leathery, dark green leaves. Large, white, fragrant flowers are produced in spring and summer, showing prominent rosy-crimson anthers as they open.

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

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 FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

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 advice

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 CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years