The evergreen foliage provides fresh greenery in the barren landscape in winter. In summer, the silky white and lemon-scented flowers decorate the crown. The evergreen magnolia on the standard tree is stunning in every season.
What are the special features of an evergreen magnolia on a standard tree?
The evergreen magnolia on a standard tree impresses with green foliage all year round, silky-white, lemon-scented flowers, a pyramid-shaped crown and a growth height of up to 6 meters. The ideal location is sunny and sheltered from the wind, at least 4 meters away from other plants.
A solitaire that will never be forgotten
The evergreen magnolia is extremely dominant in its overall expression. At least if it has a few years under its belt. This makes it ideal as a solitaire. She impresses all year round with her decorative appearance.
Whether in parks, on open lawns, in large gardens, as a house tree, for avenues, in public squares or elsewhere, it stands out among other plants everywhere. If you are looking for something extravagant, this plant is just the thing!
Growth of this deciduous tree
The Magnolia grandiflora, as this tree is also called, is grown as a standard tree in this country, usually up to 6 m tall. In width it takes on a similar dimension with its crown. The crown has a pyramidal shape and is well branched. By nature it has a perfect appearance and a dense structure.
Space requirements and location
You should plan plenty of space for such a plant. A minimum distance of 4 m is recommended on all sides. If the evergreen magnolia is grown on a standard tree, there is plenty of space under its crown for other plants such as winter bloomers, spring bloomers, ground cover plants and smaller shrubs. Basically, the location should be protected from the wind and allow plenty of sunlight to penetrate.
Be careful when cutting
If you want to prune this magnolia, follow these instructions:
- has slow growth
- blooms on annual wood
- best time: late winter
- Episode: branches out more
- can be kept compact with pruning (for smaller gardens)
Protect trunk in winter
Young evergreen magnolias on a standard tree should be protected in winter for the first few years. Many varieties have poor winter hardiness. Protect the trunk with fleece (€34.00 at Amazon), the branches and twigs with jute and the root area with bark mulch, leaves, straw and brushwood.
Tips & Tricks
Don't worry if your Magnolia grandiflora doesn't bloom. These are not necessarily mistakes in care, but rather it takes many years (or a decade if you are unlucky) until flowers appear for the first time.
