Deeproot Plant Base Online - Magnolia stellata 'Water Lily'

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botanical name:
Magnolia stellata 'Water Lily'

family: Magnoliaceae

characteristics: tree, scented/aromatic
height: 3.00m width: 4.00m
growth rate: slow
growth habit: bushy
leaf colour: green
flower colour: white
stem/bark colour: brown
main period of interest: Spring

growing conditions: full sun, part shade, moist soil, clay soil
prefered soil pH: neutral-acid
minimum temperature: -29°C
USDA zone: 7 to 10

description:
Lovely form eventually making a wide spreading bush. Large fragrant flowers with numerous petals.

cultivation:
Moist, reasonably fertile, humus-rich soil, preferably acid to neutral. Will thrive in heavy clay and tolerant of atmospheric pollution. Best in a sheltered position in sun or part shade.
If required, prune unwanted or crossing branches when dormant in autumn or late winter to very early spring.