Magnolia grandiflora 'Goliath' - 125-150 CM C20

Description
The Bull bay 'Goliath' (Magnolia grandiflora) is a loose small tree that produces creamy white flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Bull bay 'Goliath' also has glossy, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Magnolia grandiflora 'Praecox'.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers

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

Frost hardiness
The Bull bay 'Goliath' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bull bay 'Goliath' is a loosely growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 15 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