Magnolia denudata Forrests Pink

Common Name:
Forrest’s Pink Yulan Magnolia

Description:
Magnolia denudata ‘Forrest’s Pink’ is a rare and exquisite deciduous magnolia, admired for its stunning soft pink, goblet-shaped flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. The fragrant blooms appear on bare branches, creating a spectacular display before the fresh green foliage emerges. This variety is a pink-flowering selection of the classic Yulan Magnolia, offering a more delicate and unique take on the species. In autumn, the leaves turn golden before shedding for winter. Thriving in well-drained, slightly acidic soils, Forrest’s Pink performs best in full sun to part shade and is frost-tolerant, making it a perfect feature tree for Melbourne gardens.

Form:

• Tree - Medium
• Tree - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 6–10m
• Width: 4–6m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Soft Pink

Key Attributes:

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

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

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