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Goliath

Magnolia grandiflora Praecox

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About this product

Magnolia grandiflora Praecox is an evergreen Magnolia sometimes called ‘Goliath’. It is hardy enough for the southern half of the UK but prefers a sheltered south-facing location to keep its lush evergreen crown well furnished with its large ridged leaves, which are a very distinctive dark green above and rusty brown below.

Magnolia grandiflora Praecox blooms at an earlier age than Magnolia grandiflora Gallissonniere, usually flowering in its third year. It will flower throughout the summer, producing blossoms up to 30 cm wide from June to September, depending on the weather.

Magnolia grandiflora types are always more open in habit in the UK compared to the continent, where the summers are consistently warmer.

They thrive on most free-draining soils, from neutral to acid, and their large, supersized creamy white flowers are both fragrant and stunning.

Mature height 7-12m

Specifications

Common names
Goliath
Height of tree
7-12m
Tree type
Evergreen
Soil type
Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Blossom Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Good for bees
Looks good in
Summer
Privacy
Screening above the fence
Location
Garden, Parkland