Magnolia x williamsii 'Ladys Maid' (Ladys Maid Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyTheaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesx williamsii
Cultivar'Ladys Maid'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone9
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)minimum -15°C
Temperature (°F)minimum 5 °F
Height3.5 m
Spread3 m
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March, April, May, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
Propagation
CultivationGrows best in fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil in a sheltered shade.
PestsMay be prone to aphids, scale insects, vine weevil, Camellia gall, and Camellia petal blight.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy, elliptic, dark green leaves.
Flower DescriptionPendant, semi-double, bright pink flowers.

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