Magnolia denudata 'Double Diamond' - 80-100 CM C18

Description
The Lily tree 'Double Diamond' (Magnolia denudata) is a sprawling large shrub that produces white, cup-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from April to May. The Lily tree 'Double Diamond' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Magnolia yulan, Magnolia citriodora.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * sensitive to late frost

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Lily tree 'Double Diamond' are dark green, ovate, alternate, with entire margins. They are about 8 - 15 cm in size. Lily tree 'Double Diamond' is bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Lily tree 'Double Diamond' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Lily tree 'Double Diamond' is a sprawling large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 50 cm per year.

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 soil 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 white, cup-shaped flowers are semi-double and appear from April to May. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Magnolia denudata 'Double Diamond' is a shallow-rooting plant.