Magnolia 'Galaxy' (Galaxy Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Cultivar | 'Galaxy' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | A hybrid of M. liliiflora and M. sprengeri 'Diva'. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | 12 m |
| Spread | 6 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Large deciduous tree or shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Dark green narrow oval leaves and purple buds. |
| Landscape | Courtyard gardens and container plants. |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings may be taken in early summer and rooted under mist and bottom heat. Layering of low branches in early spring. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in neutral to acidic soil. |
| Pests | Snails, capsid bug and horse chestnut scale. |
| Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Rose-purple flowers in early spring. |
Photographs
Magnolia ‘Galaxy’, form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia ‘Galaxy’, flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia ‘Galaxy’, flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia ‘Galaxy’, flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia ‘Galaxy’, bark. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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