Magnolia macrophylla - 60-80 CM C20

Description
The Bigleaf cucumber tree (Magnolia macrophylla) is an upright, roundish tree that produces green-white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. The Bigleaf cucumber tree also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, loose, nutrient-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bigleaf cucumber tree are medium green, ovoid. They are about 0.5 - 1 m tall.

Frost hardiness
The Bigleaf cucumber tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bigleaf cucumber tree is an upright and roundish growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 10 - 15 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 green-white flowers appear from May to June. They grow to about 30 - 40 cm tall and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Magnolia macrophylla is a shallow-rooting plant.