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 | |
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