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magnolia [Fairy Lime] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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magnolia [Fairy Lime]

Magnolia Fairy Lime

Fragrant

Genus: Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae

About this plant

A small tree or large shrub which is evergreen or semi-evergreen in colder areas. It produces abundant, lightly scented, pale lime green and cream flowers tinged with pink in the spring and mid green, glossy, elliptical leaves.

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade, with shelter from cold winds. See magnolia cultivation

Pruning

Pruning Group 1. See magnolia pruning

Propagation

Propagate 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 CourtyardCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years