Magnolia virginiana - 80-100 CM C7.5

Description
The Beaver Tree (Magnolia virginiana) is a broad, multi-stemmed, roundish large shrub or small tree that produces creamy white, cupped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from June to July. These produce pink-orange, elongated fruits. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Beaver Tree also has oval, dark green/silver-grey leaves. Its bark is grey-brown. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Magnolia glauca.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * tolerant of flooding

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Beaver Tree are dark green/silver-grey, oval. They are about 10 - 12 cm in size.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Beaver Tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Beaver Tree is a broad, multi-stemmed and roundish growing large shrub or small tree with a translucent, loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 8 metres.

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

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

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, cupped flowers appear from June to July. They grow to about 5 - 7 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, small/front garden