Umbrella Magnolia
Will it grow where I live?
Umbrella Magnolia is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 9 m
- Spread
- 9 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 100 years
- First yield
- after 10 years
- Hardiness
- zone 5–9
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
- Soil moisture
- moist – very wet
- pH
- 5 – 7
Growing
The umbrella magnolia prefers a partially shaded to sunny location with moist, humus-rich, and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering, especially during the establishment phase. Propagation is done by seeds or root cuttings. A sheltered location protects the large leaves from damage.
Frequently asked questions
Umbrella Magnolia: how big does it get?
Umbrella Magnolia (Magnolia tripetala) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 9 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 9 m. Growth is medium.
Umbrella Magnolia: what site does it need?
Umbrella Magnolia tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range moist – very wet. The pH may lie between 5 and 7.
Umbrella Magnolia: is it hardy?
Umbrella Magnolia is listed as hardy in zone 5–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Umbrella Magnolia: will it grow in Central Europe?
Umbrella Magnolia is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
Umbrella Magnolia: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Umbrella Magnolia. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
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