Magnolia 'Honey Tulip' (Honey Tulip Magnolia)
Botanical Information
Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Magnolia |
Cultivar | 'Honey Tulip' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Bred in New Zealand (a Jury hybrid). The first yellow Magnolia with goblet-shaped flowers. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | To H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | To -15 |
Height | 3 - 6 m |
Spread | 2 - 4 m |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Small, upright, deciduous tree. |
Landscape | Specimen and street tree. |
Propagation | By softwood cuttings in early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. |
Cultivation | Grow 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. |
Pests | Generally no pest and disease problems. |
Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Leaf Description | Dark green leaves to 15 cm long. |
Flower Description | Goblet shaped, pale golden yellow flowers, 10-15 cm wide. Begins to flower on bare wood, just prior to the emergence of the new foliage. |