Magnolia campbellii var. alba (White Tulip Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | campbellii |
| Variety | alba |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | A naturally occurring white-to cream-flowered variety of an early-flowering, found at around 2100-3300m in the Himalayan region from eastern Nepal to western Yunnan, China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12.2 - 1.7 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 35 |
| Height | 6 - 12 m |
| Spread | 6 - 12 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | A single stemmed tree with pyramidal outline, or have a more sprawling habit, similar to that of that many common Magnolia species. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in well-drained, moderately rich soil. |
| Pests | No major pests. |
| Notable Specimens | Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Forests and thickets at an altitude of 2,100-3,300 m. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves to 23 x 11 cm, dark green above and pale green beneath. |
| Flower Description | Flowers appear before leaves, white or crimson to rose-pink, paler above. |
| Fruit Description | Cones to 15 cm. |
Photographs
Magnolia campbellii var. alba, form, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia campbellii var. alba, bark, Trengwainton Garden, Madron, near Penzance, Cornwall, United Kingdom.