Magnolia tamaulipana 'Bronze Sentinel'

Also Known As

Tamaulipana Bronze Sentinal Magnolia

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 10'

planting zones

8a-9b

Magnolia tamaulipana 'Bronze Sentinel' plant details

Magnolia tamaulipana 'Bronze Sentinel' is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia tamaulipana 'Bronze Sentinel'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, showy, small tree, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia tamaulipana 'Bronze Sentinel'

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tamaulipana Bronze Sentinal is a cloud forest species from the forests of Sierra Madre Oriental pine-oak forests. New growth is a striking bronze-red in the early spring. From spring until summer she has stunning ivory flowers. In autumn she shines in her glossy evergreen leaves. And winter sees her foliage transforms from green to bronze-purple. In warm climates, she is distinct every season!

By: Ellipsis Gardens

Fabulous early 90s discovery in the cloud forest of the Sierra Madre Oriental by the Yucca Do boys, this bold textured evergreen, to 30-40 ft x a relatively narrow 10 ft or so,-has green leaves with bronze tones that turn bronze-purple in cooler weather. White flowers appear in spring and early summer. For sun to part shade with summer moisture. Cold hardy to between 0 and 10F, USDA zone 7, possibly slightly colder.