Buy Magnolia dawsoniana 'Clarke'

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 20'-40'
W: 30'-40'

planting zones

6a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $91

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Magnolia dawsoniana 'Clarke' plant details

Magnolia dawsoniana 'Clarke' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees 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 dawsoniana 'Clarke'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia dawsoniana 'Clarke'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our own selection of M. dawsoniana We got our plant from the Clarke Nursery in San Jose, California in the late 50's. This is by far the best of the M. dawsoniana cultivars as it has thousands of lovely, pink 6” flowers that look somewhat like orchids.

By: Gossler Farms

Large (8-10"), fragrant, white-streaked-rose-pink flowers in early spring make this large, spreading shrub (or 40' tree) the finest M. dawsoniana selection, along with showy fall fruit; heat and pollution tolerant. S/M