Magnolia 'Fei Huang' (Fei Huang Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Cultivar'Fei Huang'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginThe genus Magnolia is named after Pierre Magnol, a French botanist who lived from 1638 to 1715.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-20) - (-15)
Temperature (°F)4 - 5
Height4 - 8 m
Spread2.5 - 4 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA medium sized deciduous tree that blooms in spring.
ShapeColumnar upright and bushy.
PropagationSoftwood cuttings may be taken in early summer and rooted under mist and bottom heat. Layering of low branches in early spring.
CultivationBest grown in well-drained, moderately rich soil.
PestsMay be susceptible to coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds and honey fungus.
Notable SpecimensLanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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