BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Rare even in its native habitat of South Carolina, USA, Magnolia macrophylla has the largest leaves of any Magnolia, up to 1 m (3 ft) long, bright-green above and silvery-grey beneath. Established plants, have huge and fragrant, creamy-white flowers, sometimes up to 14 inches (30+ cm) in diameter.

With such bold foliage Magnolia macrophylla must be grown out of the wind in a sheltered situation and is susceptible to damage by spring frosts until mature, once established it is fully hardy and a stunning tree.

Features

• Common name: Bigleaf Magnolia.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, lime free, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: reasonably hardy. Magnolia macrophylla requires a warm, sheltered position to establish well.
• Flowering Period: June.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow.
• Habit: Effectively a shrub for many years, Magnolia macrophylla eventually grows to be a small, rounded tree.
• Height: up to 8 m (26 ft).
• Spread: up to 8 m (26 ft).
• Notes: Magnolia macrophylla can be planted for up to 8 - 12 years before it flowers fully.
• Supplied Size: out of stock