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    Magnolia 'Spectrum'

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-40'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Magnolia 'Spectrum' plant details

    Magnolia 'Spectrum' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Spectrum'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: magnoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Spectrum'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The sister seedling to M. 'Galaxy'. M 'Spectrum' is a much larger and broader plant than M. 'Galaxy'. The flowers are larger and are a richer deeper color.

    By: Gossler Farms

    A profusion of 10-12" tulip-shaped flowers in deep rose decorate this broad spreading large shrub in a succession of flushes from mid-April on and it often blooms within 5 years; a hardy US National Arboretum selection. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Large reddish purple flowers, very similar to Galaxy but performs better in warm climes. For description and pic go to http://www.magnoliastore.com/ and hit the Collection tab at the top.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Magnolia 'Spectrum' plant

    How to Grow Magnolia 'Spectrum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 15'-25'

    • mostly sun - bright shade
    • regular
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