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Also Known As

  • Colossus Oyama Magnolia

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 15'-20'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Magnolia sieboldii 'Colossus' plant details

Magnolia sieboldii 'Colossus' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia sieboldii 'Colossus'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia sieboldii 'Colossus'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Incredible 5-6" fragrant flowers with 10-17 heavily textured tepals profusely decorate this 10-20' large-shrub/small-tree in early summer; don?t miss this gorgeous polyploid by Dr Kehr. S-PSh/M
Magnolia sieboldii 'Colussus' is a tetraploid sieboldii so has larger flowers and will get to be a larger plant than the species. Grafted so more expensive than M. siebodii.
Wowsome 5-6" FRAGRANT white flowers with a fabulous dark red center and large mid-green leaves. Hexaploid! the result of which is large, semi-double flowers. Deciduous shrub or shrubby tree, 12'x12'.Minimum temperature: -20?F
Seedlings of 'Colossus' show more vigor than straight M. sieboldii. The leaves are larger and the growth is much improved, leading us to believe these too are polyploid.
Huge fragrant blossoms, white tepals, pink stamens, pink seed pods in fall, deciduous USDA zones 6-9.
A hybrid of Dr. Kehr this has polyploid genetics. Aptly named, the fragrant flowers on this Magnolia are 5-6" in diameter, the tepals are white and textured. It grows 12-18" a year and grows equally wide as tall. Make sure you have the room for Colossus and you won't be disappointed by its performance.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Magnolia sieboldii 'Colossus' plant

How to Grow Magnolia sieboldii 'Colossus'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Fruit

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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