Magnolia grandiflora Sweet Spire

Common Name: Sweet Spire Magnolia

Description: The Sweet Spire Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Sweet Spire') is a compact, evergreen tree known for its upright, narrow form, making it ideal for smaller gardens or tight spaces. Its glossy dark green leaves feature a distinctive rusty-brown, velvety underside, providing year-round visual interest. From spring through autumn, this magnolia produces large, creamy white, fragrant flowers that add a touch of elegance to any landscape. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers rich, well-drained soils. Once established, 'Sweet Spire' is both drought and frost tolerant, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. Regular mulching helps maintain soil moisture, and pruning in spring encourages a dense, tidy appearance.

Form:

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 3 metres
• Width: 1.2 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Creamy White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Scented Flowers
• Suitable for Hedging
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
• Hydrangea (Hydrangea spp.)
• Gardenia (Gardenia augusta)