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Magnolia kobus var borealis
Overview Leaves thicker and larger with deeper veins than Magnolia kobus. Hardier when compared to M. kobus, but with a longer juvenile period. For more information see Magnolia kobus. Technical Details
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Magnolia kobus
Overview The most famous species among Magnolia trees. Deciduous, single-stemmed tree or multi-stemmed shrub from Japan. Broadly conical canopy. Silvery and velvety flower buds. Large, pristine white flowers (10 cm). Profusely flowering before the leaves appear, from early-April to early May. Poorly flowering at young age, yet profusely flowering at older age (10-15 years onwards).…
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Magnolia guatemalensis
Overview Evergreen tree with glossy green leaves. White flowers. Less fragrant than M. grandiflora. Indigenous in swampy cloud forrests of mountains and mountainous planes (1400-2000 m altitude) in Latin America. First collected in 1908. Technical Details
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Magnolia grandiflora
Overview Evergreen tree, native to Japan. Large glossy leaves (30 cm long) with velvety, cinnamon brown underside. M. grandiflora can flower up to a few months. M. grandiflora was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1759. Propagation seeds (requiring vernalization) and by cuttings. Resistant to city climate. Additional Notes wintergroen, grote glimmende donkergroene bladeren met…
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Magnolia globosa
Overview Rare in cultivation. Deciduous large shrub or small tree native to Asia. Globose flowers, nodding or pendent in June. Fragrant. Flowers are less showy than other Magnolia species. M. globosa was first described by Joseph Dalton Hooker and Thomas Thompson in 1855. Technical Details Height: 400-500 cm
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Magnolia fraseri
Overview Little commercial value. Small deciduous tree native to North America. Very large (15-25 cm) white flowers in late spring / early summer (after the foliage appears). Fragrant. Large, waved leaves (15-25(-50) cm). Propagation by seeds and vegetative sprouts. Grows best on rich, moist, well-drained soil. The species was discovered by the Scottish botanist John…
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Magnolia dianica
Overview Flowers don’t look like ‘Magnolia’; used to belong to the separate genus Michelia. Small flowers. Evergreen small shrub. Small shiny leaves (5 cm). Small white flowers with divine fragrance. Seedlings of the species vary in leaf size and leaf shape. Desires sheltered location. Additional Notes wintergroen, kleine bloemen, lijkt niet op een magnolia (behoorde…
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Magnolia denudata
Overview Parent of M. x soulangena Group, the most popular group of Magnolia. Deciduous, medium-sized tree, densely branched and taller than wide. Native to Asia (China). Bright green leaves. Upright flowers emerge from early to late spring (March, April). Pleasant fragrance (citrus-lemon). Attractive yellow autumn colour. Cultivated in Chinese Buddhist temple gardens since 600 AD.…
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Magnolia campbellii
Overview Pink Tulip Tree. Originates from sheltered valleys in the Himalay of Asia. Medium-sized to large deciduous tree. Very large, white to dark pink flowers (15-25(-35) cm). Upright flowers appear before the leaves. Innermost tepals remain erect while the others spread widely. Sensitive to late night frosts. Requires a deep, moist soil and sheltered site.…
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Magnolia acuminata var subcordata
Overview Flowers stronger yellow coloured and more shrub-like growth habit than M. acuminata. Technical Details