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    • Photo of Magnolia obovata flower by Kurt Stueber

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    Also Known As

    • Magnolia 'Hypoleuca'
    • Magnolia hypoleuca
    • Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia
    • Whitebark Magnolia

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-50'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Magnolia obovata plant details

    Magnolia obovata is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia obovata

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: magnoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: big leaves, cutting garden, fall color, fragrant, showy, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia obovata

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    is a big tree (60') in our garden. The large (18”) leaves make a tropical effect. But has been hardy to -12°F. Grafted on M. tripelala, the flowers are creamy white and 6” across in May-June. They have a wonderful tropical fruit scent.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Flowering in June, this large tree is not subject to frost damage; the flowers are creamy cups with crimson centers and very fragrant. The red fruit is attractive in the fall. Zone 6.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Magnolia obovata plant

    How to Grow Magnolia obovata

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 15'-30'

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Zones

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    Magnolia 'Athene'

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18'-25'

    Width: 18'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Magnolia sprengeri 'Burncoose'

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 25'-40'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • mostly sun - bright shade
    • regular
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