Magnolia (Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Zone5 - 9
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-26) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)(-15) - 30
Height5 - 8 m
Spread5 - 6 m

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeA spacemen tree.
PropagationBy softwood cuttings in spring or early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and autumn.
CultivationGrown in part shade to full sun, moist, slightly acidic organically rich, and well drained soils.
PestsGrown in part shade to full sun, moist, slightly acidic organically rich, and well drained soils.
Bark/Stem DescriptionA single trunk tree with ascending branching.
Leaf DescriptionObovate, mid to deep green leaves to 20 cm in length.
Flower DescriptionLarge, showy, erect, narrowly tulip-shaped, with oblong, multicoloured flowers, 12 cm in length.
Texture DescriptionFragrant flowers opening before the leaves.

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