Magnolia x wieseneri (Wiesner's Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesx wieseneri
SynonymsMagnolia x watsonii
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginThe genus Magnolia is named after Pierre Magnol, a French botanist who lived from 1638 to 1715. A hybrid cross between M. obovata and M. sieboldii.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionQuite rare in cultivation with smaller flowers and smaller, narrower leaves than M. sinensis for which it sometimes may be confused.
CultivationGrow in partial shade.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionSaucer-shaped white flowers with crimson stamens.

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