Magnolia acuminata var. subcordata 'Miss Honeybee' (Miss Honeybee Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesacuminata
Varietysubcordata
Cultivar'Miss Honeybee'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
OriginThe genus Magnolia is named after Pierre Magnol, a French botanist who lived from 1638 to 1715.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a - 7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - 7
Temperature (°F)-40 - 20
Height4 - 8 m
Spread2.5 - 4 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA smaller deciduous tree with bright pink flowers.
PropagationSoftwood cuttings may be taken in early summer and rooted under mist and bottom heat. Layering of low branches in early spring.
Notable SpecimensLanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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