Magnolia 'Honey Tulip' (Honey Tulip Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Cultivar'Honey Tulip'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginBred in New Zealand (a Jury hybrid). The first yellow Magnolia with goblet-shaped flowers.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneTo H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)To -15
Height3 - 6 m
Spread 2 - 4 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSmall, upright, deciduous tree.
LandscapeSpecimen and street tree.
PropagationBy softwood cuttings in early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
CultivationGrow in a sunny position in any free-draining, neutral or slightly acid soil. Requires shelter from strong winds. No pruning required, except for maintaining a good shape if necessary.
PestsGenerally no pest and disease problems.
Notable SpecimensLanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Leaf DescriptionDark green leaves to 15 cm long.
Flower DescriptionGoblet shaped, pale golden yellow flowers, 10-15 cm wide. Begins to flower on bare wood, just prior to the emergence of the new foliage.

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