Magnolia maudiae
Botanical Information
Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Magnolia |
Species | maudiae |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
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 | Medium |
Flowering Period | March, April, May, July |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A spreading, evergreen large tree with dark green leaves and large, white, fragrant flowers. |
Shape | Upright spreading. |
Propagation | Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in moist but well drained neutral to acid soil in full sun. |
Pests | susceptible to coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds, honey fungus scale insects, horse chestnut scale and capsid bugs. |
Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |