Magnolia × brooklynensis 'Evamaria'
magnolia 'Evamaria'
A large shrub or small, spreading deciduous tree reaching to 10m tall and 6m wide with elliptic leaves 5-20cm long. The slightly fragrant,cup-shaped flowers borne in late spring are a pale pink inside and a purplish-pink outside, the outer tepals tinged yellowish-green; fruits are pinkish-red
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Pink Purple Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Pink Red | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers a moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in sun or partial shade. Late frosts may damage flower buds. Further magnolia cultivation advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood and softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Keep pruning to a minimum; magnolia pruning should be carried out in midsummer when in full leaf
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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