Magnolia sieboldii (Siebold's Magnolia or Oyama Magnolia)


Michael's Opinion

My personal favourite, flowering over quite a long period of time the emerging flower buds resemble small quail eggs. It is not overtly showy when in bloom but a Magnolia for the true connoisseur as the 'beauty is to behold' in individual blooms rather than the flowering masses.

Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciessieboldii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginThe genus Magnolia is named after Pierre Magnol, a French botanist who lived from 1638 to 1715. Native to eastern Asia: China, Japan, and Korea.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 -(-7)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 20
Height3 - 5 m
Spread3 - 5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

CultivationGrows in organically rich, moist soil in partial shade.
PestsNo serious insect or disease problems.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionBroad elliptic to oblong green leaves turn golden yellow in fall.
Flower DescriptionNodding fragrant white flowers with crimson stamens.
Fruit DescriptionShowy pink oval fruits which split open in fall to reveal orange to red seeds.

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