Description
If you want a tree that feels instantly established, this is it. Magnolia grandiflora is evergreen, glossy and beautifully architectural — and when it flowers, it’s pure theatre: large, creamy-white blooms with a soft citrus fragrance through summer.
Description:
With its thick, polished leaves (often with a rich, warm underside) and naturally handsome shape, Magnolia grandiflora brings year-round presence to the garden. Trained as a standard, it has a clear stem with a rounded head — perfect for adding height and structure without using too much space at ground level.
It’s a gorgeous choice for entrances, patios, courtyards, or to plant as a pair either side of a doorway or path for that calm, classic symmetry.
With its thick, polished leaves (often with a rich, warm underside) and naturally handsome shape, Magnolia grandiflora brings year-round presence to the garden. Trained as a standard, it has a clear stem with a rounded head — perfect for adding height and structure without using too much space at ground level.
It’s a gorgeous choice for entrances, patios, courtyards, or to plant as a pair either side of a doorway or path for that calm, classic symmetry.
Perfect for:
- Framing an entrance or view
- Adding evergreen structure to a mixed border
- Courtyards and smaller gardens where you still want “wow”
- Large pots and planters (with consistent watering)
Position: Sun or partial shade (sheltered is best)
Soil: Moisture-retentive, well-drained soil
Watering: Water well in its first seasons, and during dry spells (especially in pots)
Growth: Steady-growing, long-lived evergreen feature tree
Pruning: Minimal — remove damaged or crossing branches if needed
Soil: Moisture-retentive, well-drained soil
Watering: Water well in its first seasons, and during dry spells (especially in pots)
Growth: Steady-growing, long-lived evergreen feature tree
Pruning: Minimal — remove damaged or crossing branches if needed










