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Magnolia sieboldii subsp. sinensis (Chinese magnolia)
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8m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Magnolia sieboldii subsp. sinensis
Other names
Chinese magnolia, Magnolia sinensis
Genus
Magnolia Magnolia
Species
M. sieboldii subsp. sinensis - M. sieboldii subsp. sinensis is wide, spreading tree or shrub with glossy, broad leaves and large, rounded, white, nodding and lemon-scented flowers with crimson stamens in summer.
Magnolia sieboldii subsp. sinensis is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flower
Habit
Spreading
Flower
Red, White in Spring; White, Red in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Capsid bug , Horse chestnut scale , Snails Capsid bug , Horse chestnut scale , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Magnolia sieboldii subsp. sinensis (Chinese magnolia) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich soil. Some protection may be needed from late winter frosts.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Magnolia sieboldii subsp. sinensis
Other names
Chinese magnolia, Magnolia sinensis
Genus
Magnolia Magnolia
Species
M. sieboldii subsp. sinensis - M. sieboldii subsp. sinensis is wide, spreading tree or shrub with glossy, broad leaves and large, rounded, white, nodding and lemon-scented flowers with crimson stamens in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flower
Habit
Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Red, White in Spring; White, Red in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Capsid bug , Horse chestnut scale , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Magnolia sieboldii subsp. sinensis (Chinese magnolia) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich soil. Some protection may be needed from late winter frosts.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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