Tall Magnolia

Large Magnolias, measuring from 7 to over 15 metres (49 feet) in height, forming real trees. These are varieties suitable for ornamenting large gardens and parks. Some have evergreen foliage, like Magnolia grandiflora or Large-flowered Magnolia, 15 metres (49 feet) in height. This tree has given rise to many majestic varieties such as 'Galissonière' (10 metres (33 feet)) or 'D.D. Blanchard' (15 metres (49 feet)) prized for their white summer flowers. Other large magnolias are deciduous and spring-flowering, like the Kobe Magnolia (Magnolia kobus) which reaches 10 metres (33 feet) in height and spreads almost as much. Rose flowering enthusiasts will also embrace Magnolia Galaxy (7 metres (23 feet)) and be amazed by the 'Black Beauty' hybrid, whose almost black violet buds open into upright lily-like flowers, purple-violet on the outside, but almost white on the inside. There are also large magnolias with yellow flowers ('Yellow Lantern'), plus several botanic species with large development, notably the deciduous Magnolia macrophylla with its immense leaves, and the evergreen Magnolia officinal.

Magnolias generally like fresh, light and humus-rich soils. They appreciate sun or partial shade and prefer, for the most part, a position sheltered from cold and dry winds. There are magnolias for all gardens and some adapt very well to container cultivation.