Photo of Magnolia cylindrica flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Magnolia cylindrica

Also Known As

  • Cylindrical Magnolia
  • Huangshan Magnolia

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 8'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Magnolia cylindrica plant details

Magnolia cylindrica is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia cylindrica

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: small tree, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia cylindrica

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very rare, very lovely small (12-15') arching tree whose amazingly hardy candle-like flowers of white marked with pale pink decorate bare early spring branches and are followed by the showy 4" red fruit cones for which it?s named. PSh/M
A deciduous spreading tree to 20 feet with cup shaped white flowers on bare branches. Red cone-like fruit. Rich moist soil is preferred.

Gardening facts about Magnolia cylindrica plant

How to Grow Magnolia cylindrica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Magnolia ashei, Magnolia macrophylla subsp. ashei, Ashe Magnolia, Dwarf Bigleaf Magnolia

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 15'-30'

Width: 15'-30'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Magnolia acuminata x denudata 'Butterflies', Butterflies Magnolia

Plant Type

Tree

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 15'-30'

Width: 10'-20'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 35'-40'

Width: 20'-28'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

7a-8b

Size

Height: 18'-25'

Width: 18'-25'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 25'-40'

Width: 15'-25'

  • mostly sun - bright shade
  • regular
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