Magnolia dolstopa 'Silver Cloud' (temple magnolia 'Silver Cloud')
Botanical Information
Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Magnolia |
Species | dolstopa |
Cultivar | 'Silver Cloud' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -6.7-(-1.1) |
Temperature (°F) | 20-30 |
Height | 8-15 m |
Spread | 5-10 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This plant has leathery green leaves and pale white flowers. |
Shape | The tree is bushy, pyramidal and upright. |
Propagation | Propagated by cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grows best in rich, well drained soils and full sun, protected from strong winds. |
Pests | Susceptible to scale insects, horse chestnut scale and capsid bug, coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds, honey fungus, and fungal leaf spot. |
Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description | The bark is brown to grey and smooth. |
Flower Description | The flowers are white-cream coloured, showy and bowl-shaped. They grow 7-10 cm across. |