Magnolia champaca var. champaca (Champak)
Botanical Information
Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Magnolia |
Species | champaca |
Variety | champaca |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Origin | India and China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a-11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -1.1- 10 |
Temperature (°F) | 30-50 |
Height | 9-30 m |
Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Propagated from seed or hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grows best in full or filtered sun and highly acidic, well-drained soil. Needs consistently moist soil, without over watering. |
Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Bark/Stem Description | The brownish-grey bark is smooth and the trunk is 50-80 cm in diameter. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are dark green and glossy, 2-4 cm long, oval shape with acute apices. |
Flower Description | Very fragrant, star shaped orange-yellow flowers, 8 cm long with 12 petals. |