Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Pinkie' (Magnolia Pinkie)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Specieskobus
Varietystellata
Cultivar'Pinkie'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginOriginated at the National Arboretum in Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5-9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3-H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23.3- (-1.1)
Temperature (°F)-10-30
Height3-4 m
Spread2-3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeGrows in a dense, compact round shape.
LandscapeUsed as a specimen or focal plant.
PropagationPropagated from softwood cuttings, taken in the spring.
CultivationPrefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun.
PestsMagnolia root borer (Euzophera magnolialis) may cause problems in nurseries, but rarely in the landscape. Magnolia scale can also be a common issue.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionThe green, oval leaves are 10-15 cm long.
Flower DescriptionThe large showy flowers are cup-shaped and grows 15-20 cm across. They are pale pink with 6-10 petals.

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