Frank’s Masterpiece Magnolia (Tulip Tree) – 5 Gallon Pot

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‘Frank’s Masterpiece’ is a truly special Magnolia cultivar that named after its breeder Frank Gaylon back in 1977. The plant was hybridized by crossing Magnolia soulangeana ‘Deep Purple Dream’ with Magnolia ‘Paul Cook’.

Frank’s Masterpiece is easy to grow in most any moist but well-drained acidic soil of average fertility and full sun to part shade. He prefers full sun for best flowering, however will handle some partial shade. In the South, some shade during the hottest mid-afternoon certainly won’t hurt. Avoid constantly soggy or wet soils. In alkaline soils, apply soil sulfur and/or chelated iron to increase acidity. Pruning usually isn’t necessary, however stray or damaged branches can be pruned immediately after flowering in spring. As the tree grows taller, lower branches can be removed to expose the trunk(s). Feed after flowering in spring with a mild organic plant food or a well-balanced shrub and tree food containing iron or sulfur. Having larger flowers, they are prone to damage from strong winds so planting in an area that is some what protected from harsh winds can help.

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