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Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson'

Vigorous, vase-shaped semi-evergreen tree, about 9-10m in height, with elliptic to oval-shaped, glossy bright green leaves to 15cm long. Large, deeply cup-shaped, fragrant creamy white flowers are produced from early to late summer

Synonyms
Magnolia virginiana 'Moonglow'
Magnolia virginiana Moonglow

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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Cream White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Magnoliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous or Semi evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched
Genus

Magnolia can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with large, showy, often fragrant flowers, often opening before the leaves, and sometimes followed by colourful cone-like fruit

Name status

Accepted

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How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well drained, neutral to acid soil, in full sun or light shade with shelter from cold winds. It is likely to drop most of the foliage during cold winters. Late frost may damage the shoot tips, leaves and flower buds. Mulch in spring to keep the soil moist. For more information see magnolia cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings from late spring to early summer or semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

Minimal pruning required, see magnolia pruning. Deciduous or semi-evergreen magnolias should only be pruned between midsummer and early autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects, horse chestnut scale and capsid bug

Diseases

May be susceptible to coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds, honey fungus, a virus or fungal leaf spot

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