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Magnolia tripetala

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Magnolia
Family: Magnoliaceae
Common Names: umbrella magnolia, umbrella tree

About this plant

A broadly conical, deciduous tree to 10m tall with obovate to inversely lance-shaped, dark green leaves to 60cm long clustered at the shoot ends. The cup-shaped, creamy-white, strongly pungent flowers, 15cm or more across are produced in late spring to early summer

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

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 leaves and flower buds. For more information see magnolia cultivation advice

Pruning

Pruning Group 1. See magnolia pruning

Propagation

Propagate by seed or 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

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years