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    Magnolia campbellii 'Kew's Surprise'

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-60'
    • W: 20'-50'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

    Magnolia campbellii 'Kew's Surprise' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia campbellii 'Kew's Surprise'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: magnoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 50 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia campbellii 'Kew's Surprise'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This M. campbelli hybrid has large rich pink flowers in March. Will eventually be a 40' tree. Recommended only far west coast or very protected areas.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Magnolia campbellii 'Kew's Surprise' plant

    How to Grow Magnolia campbellii 'Kew's Surprise'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • green
      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    • mostly sun - bright shade
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