Magnolia
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to East Asia and the Himalayas, eastern North America and Central America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 12 - 24 m |
| Spread | 9 - 12 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | Magnolia planting is best done in a moist, rich, slightly acidic soil that is amended with compost or leaf mold will get the tree off to a good start. |
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | By softwood cuttings in early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. |
| Pests | Might be attacked by capsid bug, snails, horse chestnut scale, coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy and leathery leaves. |
| Flower Description | Showy, fragrant flowers that are white, pink, red, purple or yellow. |
Photographs
Magnolia 'Joe Mcdaniel', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.