Cotinus coggygria 'Dusky Maiden' Summer Magnolia grandiflora is relatively slow

Magnolia grandiflora is relatively slow growing

Amongst the last of the deciduous trees to relinquish its autumn foliage

making its sudden autumn transformation all the more remarkable

A shallow rooting tree

New leaves have a pretty coral-pink hue

Cotinus coggygria 'Dusky Maiden' Summer Magnolia grandiflora is relatively slowA compact cultivar offering a dramatic splash of colour with its leaves emerging deep purple, maturing to dark blue green then turning orange red in autumn. The oval leaves are also pleasantly undulated. Tiny yellow flowers are produced in summer in large, airy pink panicles, like puffs of smoke. Great in all well drained soils. RHS hardiness rating: H5