Oyama Magnolia Magnolia sieboldii

Begins flowering at early age, and has some sporadic flowering in summer.  Has light gray bark, with upright to rounded form.  More wind tolerant than most deciduous magnolias.  Nodding fragrant white flowers (to 4" wide) with crimson stamens bloom from late May to July (about 6 weeks). Flowers are followed by showy pink oval fruits (to 3" long) which split open in fall to reveal orange to red seeds. Broad elliptic to oblong green leaves (3-6" long) turn golden yellow in fall.

Best grown in moist, fertile, slightly acidic, organically rich, well-drained loams in part shade.  Protect from strong winds and cold winter temperatures, but avoid southern exposures close to houses where the buds may be induced to open too early in Spring. May be grown in protected areas with morning sun on the northern side of houses. Plants appreciate consistent and regular moisture throughout the year, and are generally intolerant of soil extremes (dry or wet). Mulching of root zone is preferable.

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