Magnolia sieboldii

An unusual and lovely species with a long flowering period, this has has white flowers with a cerise centre and a lovely fruity perfume in early summer. A specimen in our own arboretum is always in flower here by the third week in May and is usually still flowering at the end of July. These flowers are followed by crimson fruit clusters in autumn.

Magnolia sieboldii is a beautiful, spreading large shrub or eventually small tree with a long lasting flowering period. One of our favourites!

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May - July.
• Flower Colour: White with a cerise centre
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Magnolia sieboldii grows to be a  very small, branching tree.
  • Height: up to 6 m (20 ft)
  • Spread: 4 - 6 m (13 - 20 ft).

• Notes: We have a specimen of Magnolia sieboldii, planted in the arboretum surrounding our nursery. At 14 years old, it had reached a height of 4 m and a spread of 4 m.