Magnolia 'Apollo' (Apollo Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Cultivar'Apollo'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginOriginated in New Zealand.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6a - 9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)- 23.3 - (-1.1)
Temperature (°F)- 10 - 30
Height4 - 8 m
Spread4 - 8 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch, April

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis tree produces bright pink flowers in early spring.
ShapeUpright.
LandscapeCommonly used as a specimen plant.
PropagationPropagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring to early summer.
CultivationPrefers well drained, neutral to acid soils in full sun.
PestsSusceptible to scale insects, coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora root rot.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionThe green, oval leaves are 10-15 cm long.
Flower DescriptionThe star-shaped flowers features 9-12 petals and grows 20 cm across. The flowers are pale pink on the inside and bright, darker pink on the outside.

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