Fairy CreamTM

Fairy Cream is a new semi-evergreen Magnolia, featuring masses of cup-shaped creamy white flowers which emerge in the spring from bright brown flower cases. The flowers contrast nicely with the dark evergreen leaves.

The flowers are also scented - Fairy Cream is perhaps the most fragrant of the 'Fairy' Magnolias.

Magnolia laevifolia

Fairy Cream magnolia trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

How to grow

Fairy Cream grows with a shrub-like habit, and should reach a maximum height of about 3m in UK conditions.

History

Fairy Cream belongs to the species Magnolia laevifolia, which in the UK is generally evergreen and retains its leaves over winter, although it may shed them and re-grow them in a bad spring. Evergreen Magnolias are sometimes known as Michelias, a separate genus in the Magnolia family, but modern DNA testing suggested they should be included within the genus Magnolia.

This species is also very precocious, producing flowers from a much younger age than the more established Magnolia species.

Fairy Cream characteristics

What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Fairy Cream?Beginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowersScented flowers
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningPrune after flowering
Growth rateFast
Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
What colour is the blossom of Fairy Cream?Cream
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
When is Fairy Cream in flower?April
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnGreen
Leaf/Flower sequenceLeaves appear first - semi-evergreen
Where does Fairy Cream originate from?New Zealand
Annual cycleEvergreen

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This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 23-Feb-2023.

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