Magnolia 'Laura Saylor' (Laura Saylor Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Cultivar | 'Laura Saylor' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Hybridized in 1976 from 'Phil Savage' Magnolia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a-9b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23.3- (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10-30 |
| Height | 4-6 m |
| Spread | 2-4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Used as a specimen plant. |
| Propagation | By softwood cuttings in spring or early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and autumn. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Smooth, pale grey bark with brown twigs. |
| Leaf Description | The dark green, ovate leaves are 10-15 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The large flowers feature 9-12 tepals and are bright pink on the outside and pale pink-white on the inside. |
Photographs
Magnolia 'Laura Saylor', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Laura Saylor', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Laura Saylor', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.