Magnolia champaca var. champaca (Champak)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Specieschampaca
Varietychampaca
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginIndia and China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10a-11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c-H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-1.1- 10
Temperature (°F)30-50
Height9-30 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagated from seed or hardwood cuttings.
CultivationGrows best in full or filtered sun and highly acidic, well-drained soil. Needs consistently moist soil, without over watering.
Notable SpecimensBok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThe brownish-grey bark is smooth and the trunk is 50-80 cm in diameter.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are dark green and glossy, 2-4 cm long, oval shape with acute apices.
Flower DescriptionVery fragrant, star shaped orange-yellow flowers, 8 cm long with 12 petals.

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