Bull Bay. A broadly conical evergreen tree with glossy dark green leaves, large showy cup-shaped creamy white flowers produced from late summer to early autumn. Max Height 6m to 18m. Max Spread 15m. Flowers August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Magnolia grandiflora
A broadly conical evergreen tree with glossy dark green leaves, large showy cup-shaped creamy white flowers produced from late summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Magnolia |
|---|---|
| Species | grandiflora |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bull Bay |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 6m, 18m |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Spread | 15m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen, Wall shrub |
| Toxicity | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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