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    • Photo of Magnolia x thompsoniana flower by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz

    Photo by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz

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    Magnolia x thompsoniana

    Also Known As

    • Magnolia 'Thompsoniana'
    • Magnolia thompsoniana

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 25'
    • W: 20'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Magnolia x thompsoniana plant details

    Magnolia x thompsoniana is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia x thompsoniana

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: magnoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT wide, 25 FT tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia x thompsoniana

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The first named magnolia hybrid is a cross of M. virginiana and M. tripetala. Our original plant is 25' tall and was planted in the 50's. The lemon scented flowers appear in May-July.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Magnolia x thompsoniana plant

    How to Grow Magnolia x thompsoniana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 35'-40'

    Width: 20'-28'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Magnolia 'Athene'

    Plant Type

    Tree

    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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