Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback' (Greenback Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | grandiflora |
| Cultivar | 'Greenback' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a-10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -24 to - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 |
| Height | 6 - 10 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Narrow, pyramid. |
| Landscape | Shade, flowering or focal plant. |
| Propagation | Propagated from semi-hard to hardwood cuttings taken in late summer to maintain cultivar characteristics. |
| Cultivation | Once established it will thrive in full sun with moist, organically rich soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Evergreen, glossy leaves with a shiny underside. They are dark green and grow 15 - 20 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The showy flowers are cup-shaped and very fragrant. The creamy white flowers are 25 cm long and feature 8 - 10 petals. |
Photographs
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Greenback', bark. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.