magnolia [Felix Jury]

Grow in moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds. Flowers may be damaged by late frosts. Further magnolia cultivation advice

Magnolia pruning should be carried out in midsummer when in full leaf

Propagate by softwood cuttings from late spring to early summer or semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to autumn

Susceptible to scale insects

Susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora root rot