Magnolia salicifolia - 100-125 CM C15

Description
The Willow-leaf magnolia (Magnolia salicifolia) is a multi-stemmed garden plant that produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from March to May. The Willow-leaf magnolia 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 approx. 12 metres and grows to a width of approx. 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Willow-leaf magnolia are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Willow-leaf magnolia has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Willow-leaf magnolia is multi-stemmed in structure.

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 flowers appear from March to May. They grow to about 8 - 10 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub