Magnolia grandiflora - Exmouth  Magnolia  is a reliable upright growing variety of grandiflora with glossy green leaves and a conical growth Form. It is a hardy and versatile plant that will tolerate a range of conditions and is relatively pest and disease free. During the warmer months it produces beautiful, creamy-white, fragrant flowers and will flower from an early age.

Height: 8 metres

Width: 3 metres

Growth rate: Moderate to fast.

Form: Fastigiate when young, broadening slightly with age to become narrowly conical. Both foliage and branch forms are dense. 

Foliage: The narrow foliage, to 15 cm, is a rich glossy green with a rusty-brown backing (indumentum). Densely arranged foliage.

Flowers: Magnolia grandiflora - Exmouth  Magnolia produces large creamy white flowers during the summer months even on young trees. Flowers are formed at the branch tips and have a sweet lemon fragrance. 

Bark: Smooth, greyish-brown in colour, aging to dark grey. Young shoots bright green. 

Tolerances: Will adapt to a variety of sites and shows good heat tolerance once established. Grows best in full sun with moist, acid, well drained soil. Will tolerate partial shade. 

Landmark use: Magnolia grandiflora - Exmouth  Magnolia will make great specimen tree, accent to a garden or park.

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