Magnolia 'Frank Gladney' (Frank Gladney Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Cultivar | 'Frank Gladney' |
| 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 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-20) - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 5 |
| Height | 4 - 8 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A medium sized deciduous tree that blooms in March. |
| Shape | Columnar upright, bushy. |
| 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 | May be susceptible to coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds and honey fungus. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Magnolia 'Frank Gladney', form. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10.2019.
Magnolia 'Frank Gladney', leaff. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10.2019.
