Magnolia 'Charles Coates'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 25'
W: 20'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Magnolia 'Charles Coates' plant details

Magnolia 'Charles Coates' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia 'Charles Coates'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT wide, 25 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia 'Charles Coates'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Magnolia 'Charles Coates' is a rare cross of M. sieboldii and M. tripetala with upward-facing, five inch wide, white flowers in May and June with 9-12 petals, purple-red centres, and a pleasing fragrance. It also sports impressively large foliage up to 10 inches long held in whorls. This small tree typically reaches 10-15 feet tall but could reach 25 feet tall in good growing conditions. Discovered at Kew Gardens in the 1940s. For the 2025 Rare Flowering Tree Pre-Order plants will be in 1g pots and about 1-2 feet tall.