Southern Magnolia Bonsai

It is a slow grower and it takes several years before the trunk thickens.

Southern magnolia bonsai. Bracken s brown beauty southern magnolia tree model magbra03g 49 98 49 98. Named selections such as little gem teddy bear and bracken s brown beauty start blooming much earlier. I happen to love the beauty of magnolia bonsai with the different size flowers varying colors from white to pink to red and even yellow. Of all the magnolia genus the star magnolia magnolia stellata has the best qualities for bonsai.

Southern magnolia magnolia grandiflora is a magnificent tree cultivated for its glossy green leaves and lovely white blossoms. The star variant flowers much earlier than most other magnolia s but as the flowers are quite large this species of tree is only suitable for relatively large bonsai trees. If you want an absolute guarantee buy a tree that already has flowers or flower buds on it. The star magnolia is a slow growing deciduous shrub with a dense bushy habit.

Remarkably flexible for an outstanding ornamental southern magnolia thrives not only in the south but also in the pacific northwest. The star magnolia is the most common magnolia used to grow bonsai trees from. Last year there was a large magnificent cascade magnolia displayed at the 2019 92 nd kokufu bonsai exhibition in tokyo which also received the kokufu prize and. Free delivery with 45 order.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. The species is native to southern usa where it is found scattered with other forest species in rich moist soils on the edges of bodies of water and swamps. No part of its natural range is higher than 150 m in elevation. However it is still a difficult species with which to create a successful bonsai.