Magnolia × soulangeana ‘Lennei Alba’
Magnolia × soulangeana ‘Lennei Alba’ is a deciduous tree with a tidy, upright shape. In spring, its bare branches are covered with many ivory-white, goblet-shaped flowers, which bloom before and with the new green leaves. Because it stays fairly compact and flowers reliably, ‘Lennei Alba’ is a great choice for gardens and landscaped areas.
Growing ‘Lennei Alba’ Magnolia in NZ gardens and landscapes
Magnolia × soulangeana ‘Lennei Alba’ does well in New Zealand gardens when planted in full sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Pick a sheltered spot, especially if your area gets late frosts, since these can harm the new flowers. Its easy-to-manage size makes it suitable for home gardens, lawns, entrances, and bigger landscape projects where a white-flowering tree is needed.
Magnolia × soulangeana ‘Lennei Alba’ size, spacing, and growth rate
Magnolia × soulangeana ‘Lennei Alba’ usually grows to about 4m tall and 2.5m wide in 10 years. It starts upright and gets broader as it matures. The tree grows at a moderate pace and needs enough space for its canopy to spread. Make sure to plant it far enough from buildings, driveways, and other trees.
