Magnolia kobus var. stellata


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Specieskobus
Varietystellata
CategoryWoody
OriginNative to Japan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1.5 - 2.5 m
Spread4.6 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are open, oblong, 10 cm long and 4 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are star-shaped with 12 thin and delicate petal-like tepals.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit is knobby, 5 cm long and when mature opens by slits to reveal seeds.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are greenish-bronze becoming a deep green as they mature. The flowers are white sometimes with a slight pink hue. The fruit is reddish-green.

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