BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

INFORMATION ONLY: We hope to have some of this rare plant available in winter 2012 or 2013

Description

A very rare cultivar, Magnolia sieboldii 'Colossus' is similar in appearance to the classic species listed above, except it has much larger, semi to fully double white flowers with a cerise centre. These flowers have a lovely, sweet scent. Long, ornamental pink fruit appear on the branches later in the year.

An unusual and eye-catching garden tree.

Supplied Size: rootballed plants

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May - July.
• Flower Colour: White with a cerise centre
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Eventually a large shrub or small spreading, branching tree.
  • Height: up to 6 m (20 ft).
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft).