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Magnolia x Vulcan

Vulcan Magnolia

Narrow upright habit when young, broadening with age. Huge, burgundy-red flowers.

  • »  Narrow, upright habit when young, broadening with age
  • »  Huge ruby-red flowers
  • »  Lightly fragrant
  • »  Dark green foliage turns yellow to bronze-copper in the fall
  • »  Bloom Time: April to May

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:4-5 m
  • Spread:2-3 m
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Magnolia x 'Vulcan'

Bred by Felix Jury. A cross between M. campbelii 'Lanarth and M. liliiflora 'Nigra'

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Magnolia x 'Vulcan'

Magnolia grow best in a moist, organically rich, well-drained loam, in full sun to partial shade. Avoid southern exposures where the buds may be induced to open too early in late winter.