Japanese Big-leaf Tree. A conical tree with large mid-green leaves. Large cup-shaped, very fragrant creamy white flowers produced after the leaves in late spring and early summer. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Magnolia hypoleuca
A conical tree with large mid-green leaves. Large cup-shaped, very fragrant creamy white flowers produced after the leaves in late spring and early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Magnolia |
|---|---|
| Species | hypoleuca |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Japanese Big-leaf Tree |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 15m |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| 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 |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Acer henryi
Lovely small tree. The young leaves open bronze with the flowers and turning from green to brilliant red in the autumn.
Acer campestre
A British native, medium sized tree with green leaves that turns yellow in autumn.
Acer davidii ‘Ernest Wilson’
Wonderful white streaked bark with bright green leaves turning brilliant orange in the autumn.
Acer davidii
A tree with arching branches and attractive green and white-streaked bark. The mid-green leaves turn orange and yellow in autumn with green and red fruits.
Acer japonicum ‘Vitifolium’
A spreading tree with broad fan shaped leaves turning dark red in autumn.
Acer negundo ‘Elegans’
A medium sized tree, leaves green brightly and irregularly margined with yellow.
Acer negundo
The green leaves turn a lovely golden yellow in autumn. Resistant to Honey Fungus
Acer macrophyllum
Very large dark green shiny leaves turn a wonderful bright orange in autumn.