Magnolia x loebneri 'Donna' (Donna Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | x loebneri |
| Cultivar | 'Donna' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4a - 8b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34.4 - -9.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 15 |
| Height | 4-8 metres |
| Spread | 4-8 metres |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A medium-sized, deciduous shrub or small tree. It produces scented, white, waterlily-shaped flowers with about 12 narrow petals in late spring |
| Shape | Spreading. |
| Propagation | By softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. |
| Cultivation | Grows in moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frosts may damage flower buds. Will grow in moist alkaline soils. |
| Pests | Susceptible to scale insects, coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora root rot. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are alternate, obovate and 5 - 10 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Scented, white, waterlily-shaped flowers with about 12 narrow petals. |
Photographs
Magnolia × loebneri 'Donna', form, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia × loebneri 'Donna', leaf, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia × loebneri 'Donna', flower, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia × loebneri 'Donna', flower, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia × loebneri 'Donna', flower, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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