Magnolia grand. 'Goliath' Osmanthus armatus Fine autumn color

Fine autumn color

double flowers open from crimson buds

the deciduous leaves are bright green changing to deep golden bronze in autumn

or trained as a large wall shrub

Carmine buds open to rose-red flowers together with the unfolding bronze-red foliage

Magnolia grand. 'Goliath' Osmanthus armatus Fine autumn colorA less ubiquitous form of Magnolia grandiflora which differs from 'Gallissonniere' in its hardier, more cold resistant nature and the enormous flowers is produces from an early age in late summer. Leaves are relatively short, broad, dark glossy green above, green beneath. The flowers are waxy and cup shaped, very formal looking. Magnolia grandiflora is relatively slow growing, and equally effective when allowed to develop a natural unchecked crown,