Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

High, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Screen, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Centennial magnolia is a small, slow-growing tree or large shrub that reaches 15 to 20 feet tall and about 12 to 15 feet wide. It branches close to the ground and has a dense head of foliage. In late spring, rose-flushed buds open to reveal fragrant blooms with frilly slender petals in crisp white with a hint of pink. Plant in a sheltered area, though not against a south or west-facing wall or fence.

Grow in well-drained, loamy soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers rich, organic soils. Best in a location sheltered from high winds, except avoid protected southern exposures where the buds may be induced to open too early. Not a low-water plant, but with proper siting it will grow with weekly summer watering.