Undoubtedly, magnolia is one of the stunning additions to any landscape. With its intoxicating fragrance, sculptural beauty and dramatic contour, the tree adds an elegant touch to your garden. It produces dense, waxy foliage that provides an appealing contrast to the gorgeous blooms while serving as a shelter for the birds. Magnolia features fall-borne seed cones that burst out vibrant red seeds. With sizes ranging from dwarf plants and shrubs to tall trees, magnolia plants work for almost all sorts of landscapes.
Features Of Magnolia:
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Magnolias require a spot in your garden that receives direct sunlight and enough moisture. To prevent the damages to blossoms and branches, avoid planting them in windy locations.
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Magnolias grow well in well-drained, moist and acidic to alkaline soils. They are adaptable to loam, sandy and clay soils. Well-established plants are drought-tolerant.
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Some species of magnolias grow only 15 feet tall whereas large species can grow to a height of 80 feet. The pyramidal crown can reach about 30 to 50 feet in diameter.
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They produce showy flowers in different colours, including white, red, pink, yellow or purple. The flowers may be 1 ½ to 3 inches in width and have up to 18 tepals.
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Magnolia has grey or brown bark when the plant is young. When it gets older, the smooth bark turns scaly.
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Besides being resistant to drought, they are tolerant to the most diseases and pests.
What Are The Common Types Of Magnolias Available At Local Nurseries?
You will find a wide variety of Magnolias, including Magnolia Teddy Bear, Magnolia Soulangeana, Princess Range, Vulcan, Magnolia Stellata Star Magnolia, Magnolia Star Wars, Grandiflora, Pink Pearl, and Magnolia Lillyflora Nigra at plants nursery.
Where To Buy Magnolias?
There are many online plants nurseries Melbourne where you can find different species magnolias at the most competitive prices. Before placing your order, compare the prices with different plants nurseries so that you can find the best deal. Also make sure that the nursery you choose provides a free garden consultation service.
