Magnolia campbellii
Campbell's magnolia
M. campbellii is a vigorous, conical then spreading, deciduous tree to 15m. White or crimson to rose pink, cup-and-saucer-shaped flowers up to 30cm across, are produced in late winter and early spring, ahead of the large (25cm), oval leaves
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Red Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | White Red Pink |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Himalaya to China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frosts may damage flower buds and/or flowers. 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
- City and courtyard gardens
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Magnolia pruning should be carried out in midsummer when in full leaf
Pests
Susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
Susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora root rot
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