Magnolia 'Genie' (Genie Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Cultivar'Genie'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-5 °C
Temperature (°F)25 °F
Height3 - 4 m
Spread1.5 - 1.8 m
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
LandscapeFlowering tree for city or cottage gardens.
PropagationBy softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
CultivationGrow in partial shade to full sun in well-drained acidic, organic, clay based soils.
PestsMight be attacked by scale insects, coral spot, honey fungus, and phytophthora root rot.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionBlack to red buds.
Leaf DescriptionOval shaped, shiny green leaves, silvery beneath.
Flower DescriptionPurple flowers 15 cm wide.

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