Magnolia x veitchii

Magnolia x veitchii grows to be a lovely deciduous tree which is covered with a mass of beautiful large, goblet-shaped, pink-flushed white flowers each Spring once established which appear on the branches before the leaves emerge. The oval summer leaves are dark green in colour.

Best in a position with sun or dappled shade which is south-west to west facing to reduce the risk of frost damage on this spring flowers.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade. Avoid frost pockets or east facing positions which receive strong early morning sunlight.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: March - April.
• Flower Colour: Pale pink-white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
• Habit: Magnolia x veitchii  grows to be a small branching tree with us here in Derbyshire although it can grow significantly larger in mild, sheltered parts of the UK.
  • Height: 8 - 10 m (26 - 32 ft)
  • Spread: 4 - 5 m (13 - 16 ft)