Magnolia Atlas

Common Name:
Atlas Magnolia

Description:
Magnolia ‘Atlas’ is a breathtaking deciduous magnolia, renowned for its enormous, soft pink blooms that can reach up to 30cm in diameter. One of the largest-flowering magnolia hybrids, it creates a striking spring display, with its goblet-shaped flowers emerging on bare branches before the foliage appears. The blooms are slightly fragrant, adding further appeal. This fast-growing, medium-to-large tree has an elegant, upright spreading habit with lush green summer foliage that turns golden in autumn. Atlas thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soils and prefers full sun to part shade, making it an excellent feature tree for Melbourne gardens. It is also frost-tolerant and relatively low-maintenance.

Form:

• Tree - Medium
• Tree - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 6–10m
• Width: 4–6m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Soft Pink

Key Attributes:

• Deciduous
• Architectural / Feature tree
• Seasonal Interest with Flowers and Autumn Foliage
• Suitable for Large Gardens and Landscapes
• Frost Tolerant
• Lightly Fragrant
• Attracts Pollinators

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) for seasonal colour contrast
• Camellia sasanqua for complementary flowering in autumn and winter
• Hosta for shade-loving underplanting
• Miscanthus (Ornamental Grass) for soft textural contrast