Magnolia Fairy Magnolia White ('Micjur05'PBR)
magnolia [Fairy Magnolia White]
A compact, bushy evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub or small tree to 2.5m tall with oval to elliptic dark green leaves The lightly scented, creamy white flowers are produced in abundance in spring and sometimes during the summer and autumn.
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen or Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist but well drained soil in full sun or light shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frost may damage the flower buds. It may drop most of the leaves during very cold winters. Mulch in spring to keep the soil moist. For more information see magnolia cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning Group 1. See magnolia pruning
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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