Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Chrysanthemumiflora' (Chrysanthemumiflora Star Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Specieskobus
Varietystellata
Cultivar'Chrysanthemumiflora'
CategoryWoody
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4a - 9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 25
Height3 - 3.6 m
Spread3.6 - 4.7 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and branching.
LandscapeContainer planting.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil with a pH of 4.6 - 6.0 (highly acidic, strongly acidic and acidic). Prefers clay, sand and loam.
PestsMay be subject to leaf spots, blights, scabs and black mildews.
Notable SpecimensFanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThe branches droop and are multi-trunked with thorns.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are oblong to obovate, simple and are 5 - 10 cm long.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are showy and multi-petaled.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit is elongated, irregular and 2 - 7 cm long.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green and become yellowish-copper as it matures. The flowers are white, cream and sometimes appear grey. The fruit and bark is brown.
Texture DescriptionThe fruit has a dry and hard texture.

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