Magnolia pallescens


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciespallescens
CategoryWoody
OriginDominican Republic.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height19 m
Flowering PeriodOctober

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionFound in 5 locations with a total distribution of only 447 km, this species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as endangered.
Notable SpecimensValle Nuevo National Park, Constanza, Dominican Republic.
HabitatWestern Dominican Republic in montane forests at an altitude of 1,560 - 2,070 m.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBranches are covered in yellow hairs.
Leaf DescriptionThick leaves with yellow hairs on the underside.
Flower DescriptionCreamy white in colour.
Fruit DescriptionDeep red coloured fruit produced in August.

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