Magnolia denudata 'Forrest's Pink' (Yulan Magnolia)
Yulan Magnolia 'Forrest's Pink', Lily Tree 'Forrest's Pink', Lilytree 'Forrest's Pink', Naked Magnolia 'Forrest's Pink', Slender Magnolia 'Forrest's Pink', Saucer Magnolia 'Forrest's Pink'
Hardy and incredibly pretty, Magnolia denudata 'Forrest's Pink' is a small deciduous tree with exquisite, bubble gum pink flowers, flushed deeper pink at the base of their tepals. Upright and cup-shaped when borne, the fragrant flowers, 4-8 in. long (10-20 cm), gracefully open their 9-11 tepals as they mature, resembling lilies. The blooms appear on naked branches in early spring before the ovate leaves unfurl. Similar to its parent, Magnolia denudata, 'Forrest's Pink' creates a very dramatic scene in the spring garden and makes a wonderful specimen, as a single-trunked or multi-stemmed tree. While very hardy, its blooms, like those of most early blooming Magnolias, are susceptible to late frosts.
- Grows with an upright habit when young, but becomes more rounded and broad spreading with age. Can reach up to 30-40 ft. tall and wide (9-12 m)
- Full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in consistently moist, slightly acidic, organically rich, well-drained soils. Neutral to slightly alkaline soils are also suitable for growth. Magnolias are adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soils, but most grow poorly in wet or poorly drained soils. Provide a site sheltered from cold, dry winds as buds and flowers may be damaged by cold winds. Late frosts may damage flower buds too.
- May be attacked by capsid bug, snails, horse chestnut scale, coral spot, gray mold, and honey fungus.
- Spectacular as a specimen plant for dramatic spring blooms. Great flowering tree for city gardens or cottage gardens.
- Magnolia pruning should be carried out in midsummer when in full leaf
- Deciduous Magnolias are best planted when dormant, in late fall or winter in warmer climates and early spring in cold climates. Evergreen magnolias are best planted in early spring. For the first 6 to 12 months after planting, both types will benefit from mulch and regular irrigation during warm or dry weather.
- Propagate by seed in autumn and spring, by softwood cuttings from late spring to early summer or semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to fall
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Magnolia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) |
Height | 30' – 40' (9m – 12m) |
Spread | 30' – 40' (9m – 12m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
John Martin
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Magnolia |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) |
Height | 30' – 40' (9m – 12m) |
Spread | 30' – 40' (9m – 12m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |