Magnolia grandiflora 'Ferruginea' - 100-125 CM C15

Description
The Bull bay (Magnolia grandiflora) is a small tree that produces creamy white flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Bull bay also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 12 metres and grows to a width of approx. 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Bull bay are dark green, lanceolate, glossy.

Frost hardiness
The Bull bay has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bull bay is a small tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 12 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 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 creamy white flowers appear from July to September. They grow to about 20 - 25 cm and are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub