Magnolia grandiflora Coolwyn Gloss

Common Name:
Coolwyn Gloss Southern Magnolia

Description:
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Coolwyn Gloss’ is a stunning evergreen magnolia, prized for its large, glossy dark green leaves with a striking coppery-brown underside. This Australian selection of the Southern Magnolia is known for its dense, upright growth habit and resilience to harsh conditions. During summer and into autumn, it produces magnificent, creamy white, cup-shaped flowers with a sweet citrus-like fragrance. Coolwyn Gloss thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade, making it a fantastic choice for feature planting, hedging, or screening. It is highly adaptable, drought-tolerant once established, and an excellent performer in Melbourne’s climate.

Form:

• Tree - Medium
• Tree - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 6–10m
• Width: 4–6m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Creamy White

Key Attributes:

• Evergreen
• Architectural / Feature tree
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Seasonal Interest with Fragrant Flowers
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Frost Tolerant
• Highly Fragrant
• Attracts Pollinators

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Buxus sempervirens (Boxwood) for structured formal plantings
• Lavandula (Lavender) for contrasting texture and fragrance
• Gardenia augusta for complementary white blooms and fragrance
• Miscanthus (Ornamental Grass) for soft textural contrast