Magnolia x soulangeana 'Jon Jon' (Jon Jon Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | x soulangeana |
| Cultivar | 'Jon Jon' |
| Synonyms | Magnolia x soulangiana |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Northern Florida. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a - 9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 - -3.8 |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 25 |
| Height | 6 - 9 m |
| Spread | 4.7 - 6 m |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Late spring season bloomer, preferring moist soil that is not wet, and grows best in full sun or partial shade. |
| Propagation | From woody stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | could be rooted from softwood cuttings taken as soon as new spring growth reaches a length of about 15 cm. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Large fuzzy flower buds develop into goblet-shaped flowers. |
| Leaf Description | 15 - 20 cm long and medium green, sometimes turning yellow before falling in autumn. |
| Flower Description | White with purple centre, large flowers, with diameters up to 30 cm. |
Photographs
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Jon Jon', form, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Jon Jon', leaf, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Magnolia x soulangeana 'Jon Jon', flower, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.