Magnolia wilsonii

Also Known As

Magnolia wilsonii 'Wilsonii'
Wilson's Magnolia

Plant type

tree

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Magnolia wilsonii plant details

Magnolia wilsonii is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia wilsonii

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia wilsonii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tree-like, in contrast to M. sieboldii. Pure white, fragant flower hang downward like little parachutes with red stamens.

By: Heritage Seedlings

The beautiful, fragrant, pure white flowers with crimson stamens hang pendulous from the branches of this large shrub/small tree (to 25') ; "it is difficult to imagine [a Magnolia] more lovely." (Bean) Sun/Med

By: Forestfarm

Fragrant cup-shaped white pendant flowers with pink stamens, deciduous

By: Lael's Moon Garden

This tree (to 25') is best planted where one looks up into the lovely hanging flowers which are wonderfully fragrant. Zone 7.

By: Whitman Farms

Dark brown, almost black, branches add interest to the winter landscape on this multi-stemmed, broad spreading deciduous tree to 20'. Dark green leaves grow to 7" long and 4" wide, with lighter green turning to silver undersides. Fragrant flowers appear May-June, nodding and white with crimson stamens and a ring of pink in the center. Prefers at least partial shade and moist soil.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

We haven't had plants of M. wilsoni in many years. This pretty large tree can have thousands of flowers on a 30' tree. Blooms similar to M. sieboldii but are a flatter flower, which shows the maroon stamens. Blooms in May in a massive show. Very Fragrant!