Magnolia tripetala (umbrella tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | tripetala |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
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 | 8 - 12 m |
| Spread | >8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A deciduous tree with lance-shaped leaves and cup-shaped flowers. |
| Shape | 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. Careful as late frost can damage flowers and leaves. |
| Pests | May be susceptible to scale insects, horse chestnut scale, capsid bug, coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds, honey fungus, and viral/fungal leaf spot. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Magnolia tripetala, form. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.
Magnolia tripetala, leaf. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.
Magnolia tripetala, bud. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.
