Magnolia 'Golden Sun' (Golden Sun magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Cultivar | 'Golden Sun' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Original cultivator was David Leach, 1997, Ohio. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-40) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-40) - 20 |
| Height | 4 - 8 m |
| Spread | 2.5 m - 4 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A cultivar Magnolia that is known for the large flowers with dark-yellow colour. |
| Shape | Rounded. |
| Landscape | Great for large properties such as parks and estates, and is a perfect shade tree. |
| Propagation | Propagated by seed, cuttings don't root because of loss of juvenility. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in well-drained, moderately rich soil. |
| Pests | Susceptible to scale insects, honey fungus, and coral spot. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Magnolia 'Golden Sun', form. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/10/2019.
