Magnolia 'Sunray' – Magnolia 'Sunray'

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Magnolia 'Sunray' – Magnolia 'Sunray'

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Fairly slender, vertically growing, small to medium size, usually multi-stemmed tree with an ovoid to broad ovoid crown. Can grow rather vigorously, especially when young, eventually becoming about 8 - 10 m high. The vase-shaped flowers can be over 20 cm across when fully open. They are an even, soft yellow with a dark yellow heart of stamens. On the inside, the petals have a small, red mark at the base. The flowers open around early to mid-May. Originated as a mutant of M. ‘Sundance’ after colchicine treatment. Suitable for parks and gardens.

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Specifications
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Height
8-10 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
ovoid / egg-shaped, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
soft yellow, flowers in May, fragrant flowers
Fruits
redgreen
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
tree containers, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) ovoid/egg-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green yellow May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Fragrant flowers playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Magnolia 'Sunray'

Magnolia 'Sunray' can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Magnolia 'Sunray' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Magnolia 'Sunray' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Magnolia 'Sunray' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Magnolia 'Sunray' blooms in may.
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