This large deciduous tree has solitary or multiple trunks with spreading branches that form a rounded crown. It has mid green oblong leaves and the cup-shaped pinkish flowers appear solitary over the plant during early spring.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10


Magnolia campbelliiis naturally found from the eastern Himalayas to north Burma and western China growing in woodlands and along riverbanks.

It prefers a well-drained organic rich moist loam in a wind protected sunny position and is drought tender and, late frosts will damage the flowers.

Campbell's Magnolia is a large tree that is grown for its flowers and is planted in parks and large gardens as a lawn specimen for summer shade. It is also grown for garden colour along borders and establishes in 3 to 5 years. It is suitable for riverside plantings inland and on the coast and is moderately deer resistant. ID 1726

Note:
This is the largest deciduous Magnolia and is vigorous but flowers are not produced for the first 20 years.

Magnolia(mag-NO-lee-uh)campbellii(camp-BEL-ee-eye)

Magnoliaceae(mag-NOL-ee-AY-see-ee)