Family Magnoliaceae
Originating from USA
- A vigorous, evergreen tree with large, glossy leaves.
- Huge, pure white, lemon-scented flowers bloom mid to late summer.
- Bold and easy, Magnolia Nannetensis thrives in any soil in full sun.
Step into grandeur—Magnolia grandiflora ‘Nannetensis’ commands attention with vigorous, dense growth and glossy sheen! This US native steadily builds into a 10m-tall, 8m-wide conical form in 10-20 years. Its thick, shiny leaves frame a lush backdrop or stand alone with authority. Mid to late summer, it unfurls massive, double white blooms—extra tepals boosting the exotic ‘Lotus Tree’ look, laced with lemon scent.
Perfect for Norfolk and Suffolk’s sunny corners, Magnolia Nannetensis excels in rich, sheltered soils but adapts to any type. Shape it your way—prune into a tree, wall shrub, or espalier. Dense and striking, it anchors gardens or patios with minimal care.
Care Tips for Magnolia grandiflora ‘Nannetensis’
- Soil & Sun: Grows in any soil; loves full sun
- Planting: Space 8-10m, or closer for a fast-maturing hedge—ideal as a tree, wall shrub, or espalier
- Watering: Diligent after planting for the first summer, then moderate once established
- Pruning: Shape as needed—flexible form
Crown your garden with majesty! Magnolia Nannetensis blends bold leaves and fragrant flowers into East Anglia’s landscapes. Its dense growth and double blooms make it a showstopper—American strength meets local charm.
Planting Suggestions for the Bull Bay
The vigour and dense habit of this evergreen make it a prime pick for shaping into architectural forms. Craft pleaches, miniature trees with trunk and canopy, or pompom shapes. Pair it with other sculpted evergreens like Quercus suber, Quercus ilex, Griselinia littoralis, and Ilex perado subsp. platyphylla for a striking structural lineup.
Add evergreens with contrasting foliage for year-round impact. Plant Abies pinsapo ‘Fastigiata’, Abies lasiocarpa ‘Mikolas’, Griselinia littoralis ‘Variegata’, and Azara microphylla ‘Variegata’ to lift the scene. This bold composition delights the eye and warms the spirit, even in winter’s depths.
For further reading on Magnolia grandiflora ‘Nannetensis’ visit: https://www.treesandshrubsonline.org/articles/magnolia/magnolia-grandiflora/#18187
