Magnolia campbellii x sargentiana var. robusta (Sargent's Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | campbellii x sargentiana |
| Variety | robusta |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Endemic to Sichuan and Yunnan provinces in China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23.3- (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10-30 |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A large deciduous tree with bright pink flowers. The leaves appear after the flowers have begun to bloom. |
| Landscape | Commonly used as a specimen plant for its bright coloured blooms. |
| Propagation | Propagated from softwood cuttings taken in the summer. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun. |
| Pests | No notable pest or diseases but may occasionally be bothered by scale. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Gorran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Wet broad-leaved forests. Found at elevations between 1400 m and 3000 m. |
Photographs
Magnolia campbellii x sargentiana var. robusta, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia campbellii x sargentiana var. robusta, flower. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England.
Magnolia campbellii x sargentiana var. robusta, bark. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia campbellii x sargentiana var. robusta, form. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England.