Magnolia x soulangeana 'Jon Jon' (Jon Jon Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesx soulangeana
Cultivar'Jon Jon'
SynonymsMagnolia x soulangiana
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginNorthern Florida.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6a - 9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34 - -3.8
Temperature (°F)-30 - 25
Height6 - 9 m
Spread4.7 - 6 m
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionLate spring season bloomer, preferring moist soil that is not wet, and grows best in full sun or partial shade.
PropagationFrom woody stem cuttings.
Cultivationcould be rooted from softwood cuttings taken as soon as new spring growth reaches a length of about 15 cm.
Notable SpecimensBok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionLarge fuzzy flower buds develop into goblet-shaped flowers.
Leaf Description15 - 20 cm long and medium green, sometimes turning yellow before falling in autumn.
Flower DescriptionWhite with purple centre, large flowers, with diameters up to 30 cm.

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