Magnolia in limey soil possible??

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• Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494

  5 March

  @WiltshireWild, we have a magnolia 'stellata' growing successfully in our garden for probably 20 years and there's another bigger variety further down the road so I think the answer is probably yes. Start with a smallish plant though and see how it fares.

  North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone

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• Busy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043

  5 March

  It depends which sort. Leonard Messel and Stellata should be OK.

  Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.

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• punkdoc Posts: 15,039

  5 March

  Yes, it all depends on which Magnolia, some do need acid soil, others can cope in neutral.

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  S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border

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• Fairygirl Posts: 55,117

  6 March

  I agree - several are fine with neutral to alkaline, and others may need more acidic soil, but it's only part of the picture, as with many plants/shrubs/trees.
  General climate and conditions play a big part. 

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  I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...

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