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Joli Pompom

Magnolia
Joli Pompom magnolia flower

Joli Pompom is a white-flowered Magnolia, indeed perhaps the purest white of any Magnolia. The petals have a soft-white sheen, reminscent of a silk wedding dress or icing on a cake.

The effect is heightened by the pale rhubarb-coloured stamens.

Joli Pompom magnolia trees for sale

  • 3-year pot-grown tree £85.00
    In a 12L pot
    Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 4th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

History

Joli Pompom is a cross between Magnolia 'David Clulow' and Magnolia sprengeri elongata. It was raised at the Westpelaar Arboretum in Belgium, where it is known as 'Joli Pompon'.

Joli Pompom characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
  • Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sun
  • PruningLight prune
  • Growth rateAverage
  • Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
  • Flower colourWhite
  • Flowering monthApril
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
  • Country of originBelgium
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

  • See also Eskimo
    Magnolia
    Eskimo
    The flowers of this Magnolia are a soft sheen of pure white, with a dark pink base.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2022.