A compact evergreen magnolia with a neat, rounded form, ideal for smaller gardens. Glossy deep green leaves with distinctive russet undersides provide year-round structure and contrast.

Creamy white, fragrant flowers are produced from a young age, appearing through the warmer months and adding elegance and scent to the landscape. Its dense growth habit makes it especially useful for screening, hedging or as a formal feature.

Tolerant of a range of soils including clay, provided drainage is good and once established it is relatively drought tolerant. Performs best in full sun to partial shade and benefits from shelter from strong winds. Light pruning will maintain a tidy shape and encourage density.