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polished-leaved magnolia

Magnolia laevifolia

Fragrant

Genus: Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae
Common Names: smooth-leaved magnolia

About this plant

An bushy, upright, evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy dark green ovate leaves. The scented white flowers are open with golden yellow stamens. are produced through spring and summer.

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

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

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 very 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 taking semi-ripe cuttings or softwood 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

Gravel GardenOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClimbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years