It belongs to the Magnoliaceae family, a very important genus for gardening, because it includes all species of ornamental importance, both for their foliage and for their flowering. The geographical area of origin is North America. Nurseries mainly grow the “Gallissoniensis” variety, which has elongated, oval leaves, a glossy dark green color on the upper side and rusty brown on the lower side.
The flowers are large, with fleshy petals, pure white in color and very fragrant, so much so that they are used in cosmetics and perfumery. Flowering lasts from May/June to September.
It prefers temperate climates, in areas protected from strong winds. It requires permeable soil, preferably acidic. The varieties are propagated by grafting onto the seed type, and the grafting is done in spring, although recently, propagation by cuttings has also been used; this method, in fact, drastically reduces the time it takes to obtain a seedling ready for planting in the nursery.
The beauty of this plant and its elegant shape are such that it can be used to adorn prestigious environments such as parks, villas, historic buildings and around monuments.
Formerly used as a remedy for malaria.
Its flowers are edible.
It is an ornamental plant.
Ideal for parks, villas and prestigious contexts.
Glossy dark green leaves with rust-coloured undersides.
It flowers from May/June until September.
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AN INTUITION IS BORN
Excellence and specialization in the cultivation of magnolias
Techniques and processes evolved over the decades have allowed us to develop unique know-how, making our company a point of reference in the magnolia market for quality, quantity and age of the specimens available. Our specialization in magnolias has led us, over the years, to grow them in large quantities, offering a wide choice of varieties and sizes: from the youngest plants up to large specimens, always maintaining extremely high quality standards.
Particular attention is paid to all stages of production:
pruning
clods
preparation for handling and shipping
A meticulous work that allows the plants to arrive at their destination in the best possible conditions. Over time, the magnolias produced in our nurseries have embellished public and private gardens in Italy and throughout Europe, reaching highly prestigious locations such as the Lingotto in Turin and the outdoor area of the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. A path of excellence also recognized at an official level, with the repeated awarding of the Gold Medal at the Euroflora in Genoa, as best specimens on display.
