Woody > Magnolia > Magnolia campbellii > Magnolia campbellii var. mollicorata 'Caerhays Surprise'
Magnolia campbellii
var. mollicorata 'Caerhays Surprise'
Caerhays Surprise Magnolia
Origin: Originated at Caerhays Castle in Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
| Family |
| Magnoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Magnolia |
| Species |
| campbellii |
| Cultivar |
| 'Caerhays Surprise' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Variety |
| mollicorata |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5-9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3-H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -23.3- (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -10-30 |
| Height |
| 4-5 m |
| Spread |
| 5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Commonly used as a specimen plant for its colour. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun. |
| Shape |
| Upright and spreading habit. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The bark is smooth, and greyish-tan. |
| Leaf Description |
| The green, oval leaves are glossy and 15-25 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| The showy flowers are pink and can reach up to 25 cm in diameter. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated from softwood cuttings, taken in the summer. |
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