Magnolia obovata
This is a Japanese species and belongs to the “umbrella magnolia” group of species so named because they hold their foliage in whorls or umbrellas at the end of the new seasons growth. This species requires a reasonable amount of shelter to avoid wind damage to the soft growth. The new growth is slightly bronze and the foliage develops to a mat green with visible veins. The flowers are held above the foliage and emit a delicious fruity perfume that will move around the garden a good distance.
The tree grows upright and spreads with age forming a plant 5m or so tall and 3m wide in 10 years.
Description
This is a Japanese species and belongs to the “umbrella magnolia” group of species so named because they hold their foliage in whorls or umbrellas at the end of the new seasons growth. This species requires a reasonable amount of shelter to avoid wind damage to the soft growth. The new growth is slightly bronze and the foliage develops to a mat green with visible veins. The flowers are held above the foliage and emit a delicious fruity perfume that will move around the garden a good distance.
The tree grows upright and spreads with age forming a plant 5m or so tall and 3m wide in 10 years.
