Magnolia grandiflora Sweet Spire
- Mature size: 3-4m tall x 1.2-2m wide
- Recommended spacing for screening: 1m apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade.
- Growth rate: Slow.
Uses
Narrow/tight spaces, feature tree, cottage garden, informal privacy screen, formal gardens, courtyard planting, avenue planting, small gardens, large pot plant.
Noteworthy
Evergreen, low maintenance, glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, narrow upright growth habit.
Tolerant
Pruning, humidity, dry spells once established and low levels of frost.
Colour/Growth form
Narrow, upright evergreen tree with a columnar growth habit. Features glossy dark green leaves with a coppery-brown underside and large creamy-white, fragrant flowers through the warmer months.
What is Magnolia Sweet Spire?
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Sweet Spire’ is a compact evergreen magnolia known for its narrow, upright form, glossy foliage and fragrant creamy-white flowers. It is a smaller-growing magnolia suited to tight spaces, screening, formal planting and feature use where height is wanted without excessive width.
How to care for Magnolia Sweet Spire
Plant in a sunny to partly shaded position in rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing and during extended dry periods. Mulch around the base to help keep the roots cool and moist. Light pruning after flowering can be used to shape the plant or remove damaged growth. Fertilise in spring to support healthy foliage and flowering.
