Magnolia Dolly Horn

Common Name:
Dolly Horn Magnolia

Description:
Magnolia ‘Dolly Horn’ is a stunning deciduous magnolia variety, admired for its large, creamy white flowers with a soft blush of pink at the base. Blooming in early to mid-spring, the goblet-shaped flowers emerge on bare branches, creating an elegant and striking display. The blooms are lightly fragrant, adding an extra sensory appeal to gardens. Dolly Horn has a compact, upright growth habit, making it well-suited for small to medium-sized gardens. In summer, its deep green foliage provides a lush canopy, turning golden in autumn before shedding for winter. Thriving in well-drained, slightly acidic soils, it performs best in full sun to part shade and is frost-tolerant, making it a beautiful and resilient feature tree for Melbourne landscapes.

Form:

• Tree - Small
• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–6m
• Width: 3–4m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Creamy White with a Soft Pink Base

Key Attributes:

• Deciduous
• Architectural / Feature tree
• Seasonal Interest with Flowers and Autumn Foliage
• Suitable for Small to Medium Gardens
• Frost Tolerant
• Lightly 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