Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Trees |
Height: | 20.00 m |
Spread: | 15.00 m |
Flowering time: | Spring, Summer |
Tolerances: | Hardy |
Garden uses: | Avenues, Parks, Screening, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Alpine, Japanese, White |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
“D.D. Blanchard” is a popular variety of Magnolia due to its flowering performance and attractive foliage. From late spring through summer flower buds open to reveal large, fragrant, cream-white flowers. The blooms appear amidst the large and glossy, dark green leaves and together provide an outstanding display. This evergreen grows with a pyramidal shape to about 20 m tall and 15 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. This Magnolia grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of moderate frost and cool climates. “D.D. Blanchard” is commonly grown as a specimen, added into a mixed planting in a large garden, or used in an avenue planting.
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