Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily' (Star Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesstellata
Cultivar'Waterlily'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy semi-hardwood and softwood cuttings.
CultivationGrows in humus-rich, moist soil in full sun to partial shade.
PestsChestnut scale, capsid bug and snails, coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus, a virus or fungal leaf spot.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.

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