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8m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Magnolia x highdownensis
Other names
Highdown magnolia
Genus
Magnolia Magnolia
Species
M. x highdownensis - M. x highdownensis is vigorous shrub or tree with large white cup-shaped nodding, scented flowers with crimson centre in summer.
Magnolia x highdownensis is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Spreading
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
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
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Magnolia x highdownensis (Highdown magnolia) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Needs some available lime in soil. Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Some protection may be needed from late winter frosts.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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 x highdownensis
Other names
Highdown magnolia
Genus
Magnolia Magnolia
Species
M. x highdownensis - M. x highdownensis is vigorous shrub or tree with large white cup-shaped nodding, scented flowers with crimson centre in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Spreading
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
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
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Magnolia x highdownensis (Highdown magnolia) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Containers, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Needs some available lime in soil. Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Some protection may be needed from late winter frosts.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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 types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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