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Potted Magnolia Tree - Description
- Award Winning Potted Magnolia Stellata Tree
- AKA Star Magnolia
- Deciduous Tree
- Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'
- Early Spring Flowering
- Small Garden Tree
- Plant Size
- Height: 130cm
- Containerised (Potted)
- Pot Size: 10 Litres
Potted Magnolia Tree - Characteristics
- Habit: Open, bushy habit
- Flower: Star like flowers appear in early Spring
- Large creamy white flower, 12cm wide
- Blooms comprise of 12 - 16 long narrow petals. Scented blooms
- Flowering period: March to April
- Buds: Pointed pink flower buds
- Mature size: 3m in height & spread
- If allowed to grow to full maturity
- Can be maintained at smaller size either
- Excellent choice for a medium sized garden, courtyard or front garden
- Growth rate: Slow growing
- Frost hardy - Buds can suffer from a late frost in Spring
Potted Magnolia Tree - Uses
- Very popular tree for Spring colour
- Small tree / bush is ideal for small spaces
- Can be grown in large containers
- Ideal for front garden & courtyards
Potted Magnolia Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Suitable for planting all year round
- Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
Positioning Trees
- Magnolias are happy in full sun or partial shade
- Prefers a sheltered spot
- Soil: Fertile, Well drained, light or heavy clay
- Can be grown in acidic or alkaline soils
- When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
- Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
- Level off the soil around the plants
After Care
- Soak pot for approx. 10 minutes before planting
- Water again after planting
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Weeding is also essential, especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
- Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
- Avoid strimming around the base of trees
