The Evergreen Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a stunning architectural tree, admired for its large, glossy leaves and show-stopping, fragrant flowers. Native to the southeastern United States, this evergreen beauty brings a touch of grandeur to any garden or landscape design.
At Tree Heritage Nursery, we offer Magnolia grandiflora standard trees in three sizes: 10–12 cm, 14–16 cm, and 18–20 cm.
Growing Conditions
Evergreen Magnolia thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, particularly loamy or sandy types. It prefers a sunny, sheltered position, ideally with protection from cold, drying winds. While young trees benefit from support, once established, they are tough, resilient, and tolerant of a range of conditions, including coastal environments.
Where to Position It
Ideal as a specimen tree, the Evergreen Magnolia is perfect for formal gardens, courtyards, or urban spaces where year-round interest is desired. It can be grown as a free-standing tree or trained against a warm wall to enhance flowering. Its dense foliage also makes it useful for screening and privacy.
Foliage, Flowers & Fruit
Magnolia grandiflora boasts large, leathery, dark green leaves with attractive, velvety copper undersides, providing visual interest even in winter. From mid to late summer, it produces spectacular creamy white, bowl-shaped flowers, up to 25cm wide, with a rich citrus fragrance. These are followed by cone-like fruit clusters containing bright red seeds, which are a favourite with birds and add ornamental appeal into autumn.
Size & Growth
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Ultimate Height: Up to 24 metres
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Ultimate Spread: Up to 15 metres
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Time to Ultimate Height: 20–50 years
Delivery — By Our Own Team
Standard and pleached trees are too tall for courier pallets, so our own team delivers them:
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£55 — within 18.6 miles (30 km) of our Hertford nursery
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£105 — 18.6–46.6 miles (30–75 km)
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£250 — 46.6–205 miles (75–330 km)
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£400 — 205–329 miles (330–530 km)
Oversized trees are delivered within a 4-week window and we’ll agree the date with you. Scotland or beyond 329 miles: please contact us for a quote before ordering. Select your distance band at checkout — we confirm by postcode before dispatch.
Plant Now or Reserve for Autumn
We deliver all year round — our container-grown stock can be planted in any season (summer planting just needs committed watering). Prefer to plant in autumn, when establishment is easiest? Order now and add a note at checkout — we’ll reserve your plants and deliver when you’re ready.
Planting & Aftercare
Every order includes our planting and establishment notes. The single biggest factor in success is water: new plants need generous, regular watering through their first two growing seasons. Follow the guide and your plants will establish strongly — and we’re on the end of the phone if you need us.
Why Tree Heritage
We’re a working nursery in Hertfordshire, not a reseller. Every plant is selected, grown on and quality-checked by our own team before it leaves the nursery.
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