| Description | Magnolia grandiflora 'TMGH'  Alta™
Magnolia Alta™ is an outstanding, elegant, upright form of Magnolia grandiflora. This variety is ideal for group plantings in open spaces, tall, narrowing screening in courtyards and office buildings, and as street and park avenue trees. It grows best in full sun with moist, well drained soil.
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For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Ulmus parvifolia
The bark of the Chinese Elm is a real stand out feature, as the tree sheds it in patches, creating the effect of a tapestry of varying browns and greys. Foliage is lush, shiny and green, and the tree is semi deciduous, turning golden in autumn, and keeping its leaves in warmer areas. It has also been noted by many Aussie gardeners in recent years that native birds enjoy the fruit of the Chinese Elm. | |
| Content | | Video: Chinese Elms as a beautiful, medium size feature tree for a tough spot
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| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Magnolia grandiflora 'TMGH' Alta™
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| Other Common Names |
N/A
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| Origin |
Southeastern USA
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Tolerances |
Drought Sensitive, Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Planting Distance |
1 per 1.5 metres, 2m apart
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| Best time to plant |
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
April, December, February, January, March, May, November, October
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
April, March, May
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| Max Height |
9m
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| Max Width |
4m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
after flowering, Only if required
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| Size Maintained at |
6m
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| Fertilise Me |
April, December, February, January, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Fenceline, Fragrance, Street Tree, Feature Tree
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| botanical name |
Ulmus parvifolia
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| height x width |
8m x 8m
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| features |
Small glossy dark-green leaves with silvery serrated edges, they are semi evergreen with the leaves turning yellow and staying on the tree until late winter, the bark is very attractive and mottled grey, green, orange and brown
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| conditions |
Very hardy, prefers full sun in well-drained soil, good for planting in poor soil
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| landscape use |
Street planting, avenues, urban planting, specimen, group planting, avenues
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