Magnolia campbellii 'Trelissick Alba' (Trelissick White Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciescampbellii
Cultivar'Trelissick Alba'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8a-10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone9
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2-H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-12.2-4.4
Temperature (°F)10-40
Height5-8 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May, June

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagated from softwood cuttings taken in the spring.
CultivationPrefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun.
Notable SpecimensNational Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Leaf DescriptionThe green, oval leaves are 10-15 cm long.
Flower DescriptionThe pure white flowers are 10-20 cm across

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