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Yulan Magnolia - Magnolia denudata 'Yulan'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Yulan Magnolia - Magnolia denudata 'Yulan'
One of the most revered flowering trees in cultivation, Yulan Magnolia delivers a commanding display of large, ivory-white blooms before a single leaf emerges. Grown to advanced size, these specimens arrive ready to anchor a prestige landscape with immediate structural and seasonal presence.
Why Yulan Magnolia
Pre-foliar flowering: Pure white blooms emerge on bare branches in late winter to early spring, creating a dramatic, unobstructed floral display.
Refined fragrance: A clean, citrus-inflected scent with genuine presence, not subtle, not overpowering.
Architectural form: A naturally elegant, spreading canopy that matures into a sculptural specimen requiring no intervention to impress.
Cold-climate performance: Fully frost-hardy and well-suited to the cooler temperate regions of southern and elevated Australia.
Enduring value: A long-lived specimen tree with centuries of horticultural prestige behind it; a considered addition to any serious property.
Ideal Applications
Primary specimen placement: Positioned as a standalone focal point in a formal or contemporary landscape, the Yulan commands attention without competition.
Formal entry and arrival sequences: Flanking driveways or gates, advanced specimens create immediate seasonal theatre at key moments of the property.
Courtyard and enclosed settings: The refined scale and fragrance make it well-suited to walled courtyards and intimate architectural spaces.
Estate and heritage-style projects: Complements classical garden design, stone work, and structured planting schemes with understated authority.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring when dormant
Soil & Drainage: Moist, well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil; avoid waterlogged or highly alkaline conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly throughout the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect shallow roots from temperature extremes.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Central and eastern China
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
