Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonière' – Southern Magnolia, Evergreen Magnolia

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Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonière' – Southern Magnolia, Evergreen Magnolia

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Evergreen tree that can attain a height of circa 30 m in the Mediterranean countries. The young twigs turn from yellow green to brown and are softly haired. The leaf buds, which are lanceolate, have the same, soft hairiness. The lanceolate to oval leaf is thick, leathery and strikingly glossy on top. Underneath it is grey to rusty brown and softly haired. In spring and autumn the running-off leaf decomposes badly and has to be cleared away. The strikingly large, saucer-shaped flowers are cream-white with dark-purple stamens. They have a strong, pleasant fragrance. Not many fruits. Several recently introduced cultivars have a fairly reliable hardiness. 'Galissonière' is one of the older cultivars that meets this requirement.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
Availability
Clear stem (6)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 15 (30) m
Width
8-12m
Crown
conical to spreading pyramidal, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
bark grey brown and smooth, branches yellow green to brown
Leaf
oval to oblong, shiny green, 12 - 20 cm, evergreen
Flowers
cream♂ white, Ø 20 - 25 cm, fragrant, July/September, fragrant flowers
Fruits
oval, green and velvety haired, 8 - 12 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, except alkaline soils
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
7b (-14,9 to -12,3 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
baron Galissonière, France, 1745
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving can withstand wind broad conical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green white July average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers
Applications and inspiration
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Related projects
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Frequently asked questions
Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonière'

Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonière' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonière' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 (30) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonière' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonière' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonière' blooms in july.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.