Rare in cultivation, a large, spreading evergreen tree about 30m in height, with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves to 15cm long, greyish-white beneath, produced at the branch tips. Large, scented, white flowers with spreading tepals are often red-tinged on the outside, and emerge from red buds, in summer
Higher than 12 metres
wider than 8 metres
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Grow in moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or partial shade with shelter from cold winds. Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C. See magnolia cultivation for further advice
Propagate by seed in autumn and spring, by semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to early autumn or layering in early spring
May be susceptible to scale insects, horse chestnut scale and capsid bug
May be susceptible to coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds, honey fungus, a virus or fungal leaf spot