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great-leaved macrophylla

Magnolia macrophylla

Fragrant

Genus: Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae
Common Names: large-leaved cucumber tree, umbrella tree

About this plant

A deciduous, conical shaped tree reaching approximately 10m in height with very large, ovate mid-green leaves. The scented, cup-shaped, creamy-white flowers have a deep red centre and are produced in early summer.

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

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 CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

ClimbingBushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years