Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia

$280.00

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 100L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1m – 1.5m Approx.
100L: 2m – 2.4m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only.

As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range.

If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase.

Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

About Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia

Magnolia denudata, commonly known as the White Lily Magnolia, is one of the most elegant and revered deciduous magnolias. In late winter to early spring, before the foliage appears, its bare branches are covered in large, goblet-shaped white blooms, creating a spectacular display against the winter sky. The flowers are creamy-white with a delicate fragrance, and the soft green leaves that follow form a lush, rounded canopy. Mature trees typically reach 5–8 metres tall and 4–6 metres wide, offering a graceful structure suited to formal, classic, or cottage-style gardens.

This hardy ornamental tree thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils. Magnolia denudata is frost tolerant once established and benefits from a sheltered position protected from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun. It’s a low-maintenance, slow to moderate grower that rewards with a reliable, show-stopping bloom every year.

They look excellent as feature trees, in mixed garden borders, or in avenue plantings where their sculptural form and early flowering can be fully appreciated. The White Lily Magnolia’s pristine blooms and timeless elegance make it a favourite choice for refined landscape designs.

Distinguishing Features

Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia is a great option for you if you:

Want Low Maintenance
Want To Prune to Desired Height
Want To Add Impact With A Feature Tree
Want A Flowering Tree
Want to Attract Birds And Bees
Want A Fragrant Garden
Need Frost Tolerance

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5–8 metres

Mature Width: 4–6 metres

Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).

Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia

Magnolia denudata, commonly known as the White Lily Magnolia, is one of the most elegant and revered deciduous magnolias. In late winter to early spring, before the foliage appears, its bare branches are covered in large, goblet-shaped white blooms, creating a spectacular display against the winter sky. The flowers are creamy-white with a delicate fragrance, and the soft green leaves that follow form a lush, rounded canopy. Mature trees typically reach 5–8 metres tall and 4–6 metres wide, offering a graceful structure suited to formal, classic, or cottage-style gardens.

This hardy ornamental tree thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils. Magnolia denudata is frost tolerant once established and benefits from a sheltered position protected from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun. It’s a low-maintenance, slow to moderate grower that rewards with a reliable, show-stopping bloom every year.

They look excellent as feature trees, in mixed garden borders, or in avenue plantings where their sculptural form and early flowering can be fully appreciated. The White Lily Magnolia’s pristine blooms and timeless elegance make it a favourite choice for refined landscape designs.

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Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree
Council or Civic Landscapes

Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia Evergreen or Deciduous?

Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 5–8 metres

Mature Width: 4–6 metres

Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).

Growth Rate of Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia

Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia is expected to grow 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia

Is Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia frost tolerant?

Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia Flower?

Magnolia denudata produces large, pure white, lily-shaped flowers in late winter and early spring. The blooms appear on bare branches before the foliage emerges, creating a striking, sculptural display with a light, sweet fragrance that signals the start of the flowering season.

Does Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Winter
Spring

Flower Type:

Fragrant
Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

White

Is Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia an Australian Native Tree?

No

Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia is Native to Central and eastern China, where Magnolia denudata grows naturally in temperate woodlands and mountain regions.

What is the Wildlife Value of Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia ?

Its nectar-rich early blooms attract bees and other pollinators emerging at the end of winter. The branch structure offers shelter and perching sites for small birds, while the broad leaves help create a cool understory that supports insects and microfauna throughout the growing season.

How much Sunlight does Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia need?

Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Magnolia denudata performs best in well-drained, slightly acidic loam or sandy loam soils. It may struggle in alkaline, compacted or waterlogged ground unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support steady growth, healthy foliage and its signature early-season flowering.

Is Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia Drought Tolerant?

Is Magnolia denudata – White Lily Magnolia Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires consistent watering, and even once established Magnolia denudata has moderate drought tolerance. It performs best in moist, well-drained soils and benefits from deep, occasional watering during hot or dry periods to maintain healthy foliage, bud development and reliable flowering.

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