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Magnolia 'Star Wars' Tree

Name: Magnolia 'Star Wars' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: MSW.SS.12.1
Price: 85.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Pink Magnolia

From £42

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Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

Bush

Many stems low down

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 4 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green oblong leaves in summer

Soil Suits a moist well-drained site in loam, sandy or clay soils

Description

This beautiful Magnolia tree is prized for its tremendous flowers which appear in March and often display until May. The flowers of Magnolia Star Wars are ginormous! The tulip-shaped, pale pink blooms are flushed with a shade of deep pink. With a satin like appearance they decorate the bare branches of this bushy small tree from late spring to early summer. The flowers are not the only striking feature of Pink Magnolia 'Star Wars', the glossy green foliage is also large and looks impressive throughout the year.

Growing to 4 x 3 metres in 20 years this pink Magnolia requires a moist but well-drained soil in part shade or full sun. This variety is a campbellii x liliiflora cross, introduced from Blumhardt of New Zealand and won the RHS AGM in 2002.

AKA Star Wars Magnolia, Pink Magnolia

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Magnolia require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Magnolia trees and shrubs can be pruned into shape by removing branches that are growing in an awkward position, as well as any that are damaged. They should not be heavily pruned as this can send them into shock. If pruning to limit the overall size, stagger your pruning over a few years to alleviate the stress on your tree. Pruning for Magnolia should be carried out in mid-summer to early autumn. Avoid pruning in late winter to early spring.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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