NATIVE -Large, ovate to oblong, shiny green leaves of this deciduous magnolia appear in whorl-like clusters at the stem tips, purportedly resembling the spokes of an umbrella. Malodorous, bowl-shaped, creamy white flowers bloom in spring shortly after the leaves emerge. Prefers an understory type of environment. Botanical Name- Magnolia tripetala Pronunciation- mag-NO-lee-uh try-PET-uh-luh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 20 ft Mature Height- 20 ft Sun Exposure- Part sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained soil; not drought tolerant Current Size- 7 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Late spring Companion Plants- America Climbing Rose – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Primarily beetle-pollinated, also visited by bees; fruit eaten by birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Remove any damaged or crossing branches after flowering. Provide rich, slightly acidic soil with consistent moisture. A spring compost layer helps maintain vigor. Trimming Instructions- Trim lightly after flowering, removing damaged or diseased limbs. Keep pruning minimal to allow for large leaf display. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. In clay, add compost to help with aeration. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Scale insects, leaf spot
