Magnolia campbellii var. mollicomata 'Bishop Michael' (Campbell's Magnolia, Bishop Michael Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | campbellii |
| Variety | mollicomata |
| Cultivar | 'Bishop Michael' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23.3-(-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10-30 |
| Height | 3-4 m |
| Spread | 2-3 m |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in well drained, rich soils and full sun. Requires shelter from strong winds. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are cup-shaped and light purple, growing up to 25 cm across. |
Photographs
Magnolia campbellii var. mollicomata 'Bishop Michael', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.