Magnolia 'Ricki' (Ricki Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Cultivar | 'Ricki' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | In the 1950's the 'Little Girl Series' of Magnolias was developed at the United States National Arboretum, in Washington D.C., by Francis DeVos and William Kosar: the series includes 'Ann’, ‘Betty’, ‘Jane’, ‘Judy’, ‘Pinkie’, ‘Randy’, ‘Ricki’ and ‘Susan’. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 -(-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings may be taken in early summer and rooted under mist and bottom heat. Layering of low branches in early spring. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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