Magnolia sieboldii - P9

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
Small-flowered magnolia is a large, loose and funnel-shaped shrub with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 6 m and is approx. 2.5 - 4 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

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 semi-shady, wind-protected 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).

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.