Magnolia grandiflora — Umbrella Form
€600.00
Description
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Magnolia grandiflora
- Common Name: Evergreen Magnolia
- Plant Type: Evergreen tree trained as an umbrella form
- Supplied Size: 200–250cm tall in a 180L container
- Position: Full sun or partial shade (sheltered is best)
- Soil: Moist but free-draining, fertile soil
- Hardiness: Hardy, but appreciates protection from harsh, drying winds (especially while establishing)
- Best Feature: Glossy evergreen leaves + spectacular, creamy-white, scented flowers in summer
A Statement Evergreen, Already Shaped
If you want instant impact — the kind that makes a space feel designed from day one — an umbrella-form evergreen magnolia is a showstopper.
Trained with a clear stem and a broad, rounded canopy, this form gives you height and structure without the heaviness of a full tree. The foliage is thick, glossy and deep green, with warm brown undersides that catch the light beautifully. And when it flowers, it’s unforgettable: large, creamy-white blooms with a soft, lemony perfume that carries on warm evenings.
Why We Love It
- Instant architecture: a ready-made canopy shape that looks established
- Evergreen presence all year round
- Scented summer flowers with real wow-factor
- Perfect for “framing” patios, entrances, and key views
Where to Plant It
With its generous pot size and trained shape, this is ideal for:
- A focal point in a lawn or large border
- Courtyard and patio planting (especially where you want height and privacy overhead)
- Either side of an entrance (if you’re going for a grand, formal feel)
- Near seating areas so you can enjoy the scent when it flowers
Choose a sheltered spot in sun or partial shade, and avoid exposed, windy corners.
Care Notes (Simple + Practical)
- Watering: With a 180L rootball, consistent watering is key in the first season (and during dry spells thereafter).
- Mulch: Mulch in spring to retain moisture and protect roots.
- Pruning: Minimal — just a light tidy and shaping if needed, ideally after flowering.
- Feeding: A spring feed supports strong evergreen growth and flowering.
- Planting tip: Because this is a substantial specimen, prepare a generous planting hole and stake securely while it establishes.
Caragh Garden Notebook
This is the kind of plant that changes a garden’s “feel” in an afternoon. The umbrella shape gives you that calm, composed structure designers love — a living canopy that makes the space beneath it feel like an outdoor room. Glossy evergreen leaves all year… and then those huge white flowers in summer, like something from a southern courtyard garden.
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