Magnolia 'Heaven Scent' (Heaven Scent Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Cultivar'Heaven Scent'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginCultivated in California, United States of America in 1955.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4a-8b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4-H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34.4- (-6.7)
Temperature (°F)-30-40
Height3-6 m
Spread3-6 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagated by softwood cuttings.
CultivationPrefers full sun and moist, well drained soil. Needs protection from wind.
PestsHorse chestnut scale, snails and capsid bug can damage the tree.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Leaf DescriptionThe green, glossy leaves grow 20 cm long and elliptical-shaped.
Flower DescriptionThe cup-shaped flowers have 9-10 petals and are white on the inside and pink on the outside.

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