Magnolia 'Ricki' flowers With its fern-like serrated leaves

With its fern-like serrated leaves

'Green Pillar' also known as 'Pringreen' is a gorgeous upright tree with nearly vertical branches and a strong central leader

remaining well after leaf fall

but best of all on heavy clay

Flesh is crisp and juicy with a rich

Magnolia 'Ricki' flowers With its fern-like serrated leavesPart 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