Willow-leaved Magnolia. Beautiful star-shaped flowers borne in profusion. Lemon scented leaves. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Magnolia salicifolia
Beautiful star-shaped flowers borne in profusion. Lemon scented leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Magnolia |
|---|---|
| Species | salicifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Willow-leaved Magnolia |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site, Protect with a winter mulch |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Late winter |
| Pests and diseases | Coral spot, Honey fungus, Scale |
| Maintenance | Feed |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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