Magnolia sieboldii - 25-30 CM C5

Description
The Small-flowered magnolia (Magnolia sieboldii) is a loose, funnel-shaped large shrub with decorative, red, elongated fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces white, cup-shaped flowers from June to July. The Small-flowered magnolia also has egg-shaped, blue-green leaves. In a semi-shady, wind-protected location with humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and is around 4 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Magnolia parviflora.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * sensitive to late frost, cannot be planted over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Small-flowered magnolia are blue-green, ovate, with entire margins. They are about 10 - 15 cm tall. Small-flowered magnolia turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Small-flowered magnolia has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Loose, funnel-shaped.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

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).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from April to August - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from July to August.

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. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from June to July. They grow to around 8 - 10 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The red, elongated fruits of Magnolia sieboldii are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Magnolia sieboldii is a shallow-rooting plant.