How big does a genie Magnolia get?
about 10 to 13 feet high
Expect ‘Genie’ to reach about 10 to 13 feet high and perhaps 5 feet wide. A good size for a front-yard specimen, it also plays well in the border. Best in full sun and rich, well-drained soil. Zones 5-9.
How do you take care of a magnolia Genie?
Best grown in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Flowering may be reduced in partial shade. Mulch with leaf mould and manure in early spring. Late frost may damage flowers or buds.
How do you grow a magnolia Genie?
Plant magnolias in a sunny or semi shaded position with protection from cold winds and hard spring frosts. Magnolias prefer a rich, moist, well drained, acid to neutral soil.
Can I buy a mature magnolia tree?
Urban Forestry Works has mature magnolia trees for sale that will add “size, maturity and beauty” to any property, because they are estate-quality southern magnolias.
How tall does a Genie magnolia tree get?
Magnolia soulangeana x liliflora ‘Genie’ is the result of 15 years of breeding resulting in a compact, small tree maturing at perhaps 10-13 feet tall. Sensational black-red buds open to small globular tulip-shaped blooms of deep rich maroon-purple on both surfaces, with nicely reflexed tepal tips paling to a lighter magenta rose shade.
When do the buds open on a Genie Magnolia?
Sensational black-red buds open to small globular tulip-shaped blooms of deep rich maroon-purple on both surfaces, with nicely reflexed tepal tips paling to a lighter magenta rose shade. ‘Genie’ has lightly scented blooms from early spring to early summer, and mid to late summer where conditions are not too dry.
What kind of Magnolia is best for small garden?
Perfect for small gardens, Magnolia ‘Genie’ is a compact, small, deciduous tree with incredibly eye-catching scented blossoms in mid spring. Opening from black-red buds, the rich maroon-purple, tulip-shaped flowers are opulent, large, 6 in. across (15 cm), and count up to 6-12 tepals with nicely reflexed tips paling to light magenta rose.
When does a Magnolia Genie bloom in New Zealand?
In early spring, lightly fragrant, 6″ cupped blossoms appear on the slender branches of Magnolia ‘Genie’, like goblets of burgundy. A second, lighter flush of bloom arrives in midsummer when provided with full sun and adequate moisture. Bred in New Zealand, this slender, well-branched variety blooms for a longer period, even when young.
