Magnolia 'Swedish Star' (Swedish Star Magnolia)

Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Cultivar'Swedish Star'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneAbove 6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-26) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)(-15) - 30
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Flowering PeriodMarch, April

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA small, compact ornamental tree grown for its early spring flowers. Opening in early spring before the leaves unfurl
ShapeUpright open branching.
LandscapeIdeal focal point for large gardens.
PropagationBy softwood cuttings in spring or early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and autumn.
CultivationGrow in a sunny or semi shaded position with protection from cold winds and hard spring frosts. Magnolias prefer a rich, moist, well drained, acid to neutral soil.
PestsPotential insects include horse chestnut scale, snails or capsid bug. Potential diseases include coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus, leaf spot or iron deficiency and lime-induced chlorosis.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Leaf DescriptionDeep lustrous green leaves to 20 cm in length.
Flower DescriptionLarge, showy, erect, narrowly tulip-shaped, with oblong, bright yellow flowers, 12 cm in length. Often fragrant flowers and opening before the leaves, and sometimes followed by colourful cone-like fruit.

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