Magnolia 'Ricki' Shade The willow-leaved pear is a

The willow-leaved pear is a graceful

valued for its very distinct tiered growth habit and its attractive silver margined leaves

goblet-shaped flowers which are white with a rosy to violet blush and appear before the leaves in April

the branches are smothered in white flowers with exceptionally large bracts (10cm across)

fragrant large pear-shaped fruits ready in Oct

Magnolia 'Ricki' Shade The willow-leaved pear is aPart of the 'Little Girl Series' (like 'Susan'), 'Ricki' is a very hardy magnolia, flowering later than most, reducing the chance of frost damage. Purple pink, goblet shaped blooms, pale pink within, unfold in April to May followed by light green leaves turning yellow, bronze and red in autumn. Needs acidic to neutral, well drained soil and shelter. H6