Magnolia 'Sundance'
Deciduous, spring-flowering magnolia, starting as a shrub and eventually growing into a multi-stemmed tree (unless trained from an early age). Soft yellow, lightly fragrant flowers emerge before the new leaves from large flower buds covered with yellowish moss-like fur. Initially the flowers are tulip-shaped. Gradually the petals open to a saucer-shape up to 20 cm wide. The yellow colour comes from Magnolia acuminata, which has been crossed with Magnolia denudata to produce a number of hybrids, Magnolia 'Sundance' being one of them. Large mid green, oval leaves.
Prefers a sunny or partially shaded position in well-draining neutral or acidic soil. Protect from strong winds. Likes a cool root-run, which eventually will be provided by the shadow of its own canopy. At planting time, cover the soil with mulch to keep the roots cool. Frost hardy to about -15oC, but in frost-prone areas avoid a position in morning sun to minimise the risk of frost damage to the flowers. No pruning required other than removal of dead branches and creating a good shape.
Elegant specimen tree with stunning flowers and unusually coloured flower buds.
Type of plant
Tree - DeciduousSize
5-8 m tall, 4 m wideLandscape Use
specimen tree for flower display and mild fragranceSpecifications
- Temperature: Hardy
- Light: Medium High
- Moisture: Medium
- Soil: Medium
- Wind tolerance: Low
- Coastal tolerance: Low