Magnolia 'Charles Coates' (Charles Coates Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Cultivar | 'Charles Coates' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | The genus Magnolia is named after Pierre Magnol, a French botanist who lived from 1638 to 1715. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6a - 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-20) - 1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 34 |
| Height | 4 - 8 m |
| Spread | 4 - 8 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A medium sized deciduous tree that blooms from April to July. The flower buds from this cultivar are purplish blue. |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings may be taken in early summer and rooted under mist and bottom heat. Layering of low branches in early spring. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in well-drained, moderately rich soil. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Magnolia 'Charles Coates', form. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.
Magnolia 'Charles Coates', leaf. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.
Magnolia 'Charles Coates', form. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.