Magnolia maudiae


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesmaudiae
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (evergreen)

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
Height8 - 12 m
Spread8 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA spreading, evergreen large tree with dark green leaves and large, white, fragrant flowers.
ShapeUpright spreading.
PropagationPropagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings.
CultivationGrow in moist but well drained neutral to acid soil in full sun.
Pestssusceptible to coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds, honey fungus scale insects, horse chestnut scale and capsid bugs.
Notable SpecimensTrebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall.

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