Deciduous Magnolias are widely used as feature trees, although many are smaller growing than their evergreen cousins many species and varieties will still grow to a large tree. Magnolia stellata waterlily magnolia or ' star magnolia' is native to Japan and is well known. Magnolia soulangeana and Magnolia denudata are other popular cultivars. New deciduous magnolias include Magnolia Felix, Royal Purple, Vulcan and Black Tulip.
Deciduous Magnolia species, varieties and cultivars.
With so many deciduous Magnolias available old favourites such as Magnolia Stellata and Magnolia Denudta we look at some of the new cultivars now available.
Magnolia 'Felix', Magnolia 'Black Tulip' and Magnolia 'Vulcan' are three new release deciduous Magnolias from Jury Magnolias in New Zealand.
Magnolia 'Felix' produces stunning large flowers that have been measured to nearly 14 inches across. The fragrant flowers appear early in spring and Magnolia 'Felix' is a prolific flowering tree. Growing to 5-6m (15 - 20ft) if left alone, expect Magnolia Felix to grow at 60cm (24 inches) a year in ideal conditions but usually 30 cm (12 inches). Foliage following the flowers is a lighter green than many magnolias but quite large.
Magnolia 'Black Tulip' is another deciduous new introduction, dark red cup shaped flowers that maintains a tighter shape than many magnolias, they look a little like large rounded tulips, hence the name. Eventually this one will reach 4-6m (12 - 18ft) and again Magnolia 'Black Tulip' is a prolific flowering specimen.
Magnolia Black Tulip
Magnolia Vulcan is another Jury release, a smaller growing deciduoud tree to 15ft. Large 'port wine' coloured flowers and again a prolific flowering deciduous magnolia well worth a place as a feature tree in the garden.
Magnolia Felix Magnolia Vulcan
Magnolia 'Royal Purple' is an interesting release, a more upright habit than many magnolias, brilliant purple flowers and well suited as a feature tree.
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