Evergreen Magnolia Goliath

A beautiful tree or large shrub, sometimes known as bull bay, Magnolia grandiflora Goliath is a tall, rather slow-growing, evergreen tree or large shrub with a rounded habit. The leaves are a glossy deep green, up to 10”/25cm long. The huge, cream, cup-shaped flowers are highly fragrant, with the characteristic magnolia centre, 1’/30cm across, and are borne in late summer and autumn. This easy-going Magnolia will tolerate dry, alkaline soil, although its preference is for moist, neutral to acid soil. It tolerates hard pruning and can also be trained up the wall of a house.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any moist but well-drained soil, preferably neutral to acid
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: All year, late summer and autumn in particular
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 49’ (15m) Spread: 26’ (8m), sometimes wider

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