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Beginner
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12m
max. spread |
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15m
max. height |
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20-50 Years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Magnolia obovata
Other names: Japanese big-leaf magnolia, Magnolia hypoleuca
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Genus: Magnolia
Species: M. obovata - M. obovata is a medium-sized deciduous tree with large, leathery leaves and fragrant creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers in summer.
Magnolia obovata is: Deciduous
Flower: Red, White in Spring; White, Red in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Fruit: Red in Autumn
Fragrance: Flowers
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Plant with:
Cornus controversa 'Variegata' (Wedding cake tree)
Magnolia obovata (Japanese big-leaf magnolia) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 Years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in moist, humus-rich soil. Some protection may be needed from late winter frosts.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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