Magnolia 'Blue Opal' - 40-50 CM C3.5

Description
The Cucumber Magnolia 'Blue Opal' (Magnolia acuminata) is an upright small tree that produces blue flowers with a light fragrance. They appear from June to July. The Cucumber Magnolia 'Blue Opal' also has lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Cucumber Magnolia 'Blue Opal' are medium green, lanceolate. Cucumber Magnolia 'Blue Opal' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Cucumber Magnolia 'Blue Opal' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cucumber Magnolia 'Blue Opal' is an upright growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 12 - 20 m and is approx. 6 - 8 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer. - Freshly planted, young plants require winter protection in the event of heavy frosts.

Flower
The blue flowers appear from June to July. They are slightly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, topiary, park, small/front garden