Magnolia 'Dark Shadow' (Dark Shadow Magnolia, Dark Shadow Hybrid Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Cultivar | 'Dark Shadow' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Originated in the United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 to -1 |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 |
| Height | 3 - 4 m |
| Spread | 1 - 3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Oval when younger, as it matures it becomes more round and irregular in shape. |
| Landscape | Good as an accent tree or in a fragrance garden. |
| Propagation | Propagated by hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in moist, organically rich and well drained soil. Full sun is best for flowering, but will tolerate partial shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Thin, brownish grey. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green, oval leaves range from 10 - 15 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The saucer-shaped flower is 15 - 20 cm across with 6 petals. It is reddish-purple, has a waxy texture and fragrant. |
| Fruit Description | Brownish-red cones, 2 - 7 cm across and filled with red seeds. |
Photographs
Magnolia' Dark Shadow', form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Magnolia 'Dark Shadow', trunk with ferns growing on it. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.