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Magnolia

'Frank Gladney'


Frank Gladney Magnolia




Origin:  The genus Magnolia is named after Pierre Magnol, a French botanist who lived from 1638 to 1715.
Family
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Magnolia
Cultivar
'Frank Gladney'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
6 - 7
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H6
Temperature (°C)
(-20) - (-15)
Temperature (°F)
4 - 5
Height
4 - 8 m
Spread
2.5 - 4 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchAprilMay
General Description
A medium sized deciduous tree that blooms in March.
Cultivation
Best grown in well-drained, moderately rich soil.
Shape
Columnar upright, bushy.
Growth
Slow
Pests
May be susceptible to coral spot, phytophthora, grey moulds and honey fungus.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Notable Specimens
Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall.
Propagation
Softwood cuttings may be taken in early summer and rooted under mist and bottom heat. Layering of low branches in early spring.
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