Magnolia wilsonii
Wilson magnolia
M. wilsonii is a large, spreading deciduous shrub to 6m, with narrowly-ovate leaves. Nodding, cup-shaped white flowers up to 10cm in width, highly scented, with crimson stamens. Fruit 8cm in length, pink
Synonyms
Magnolia nicholsonianaMagnolia wilsonii f. nicholsoniana
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Red White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | Pink | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Will grow in moisture retentive alkaline soils. Further magnolia cultivation advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed, semi-hardwood and softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Magnolia pruning should be carried out in midsummer when in full leaf
Pests
May be damaged by horse chestnut scale, snails and capsid bug
Diseases
May be affected by coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus, a virus and fungal leaf spot
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