Tree comparisons
| Magnolia Colossus | Magnolia Fairy White | |
|---|---|---|
| Colossus is an unusual summer-flowering Magnolia, featuring large white flowers. | Fairy White is a small semi-evergreen Magnolia with long-lasting pure white cup-shaped flowers. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Magnolia Colossus | Magnolia Fairy White | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Scented flowers | Attractive flowers Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Prune after flowering | Prune after flowering |
| Growth rate | Fast | Fast |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | Sheltered site Free-draining site |
Identification
| Magnolia Colossus | Magnolia Fairy White | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | Single flower (5-8 petals) |
| Flowering month | May June July | April June July |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green | Green |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves appear first | |
| Country of origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Evergreen |