Magnolia sieboldii - 30-40 CM C3

Description
These produce red, elongated fruits from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Magnolia parviflora.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornaments * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * sensitive to late frost

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Small-flowered magnolia is loose and funnel-shaped in structure.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from April to August - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from July to August.

Care
- This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer. - Freshly planted, young plants require winter protection in the event of heavy frosts. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Flower
The white, cup-shaped flowers appear from June to July. They grow to around 8 - 10 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

fruit
The red, elongated fruits of Magnolia sieboldii are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park

Root
Magnolia sieboldii is a shallow-rooting plant.