Magnolia campbellii subsp. mollicomata


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciescampbellii
Subspeciesmollicomata
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginHimalayas to China, it is believed to be one of the first Asiatic species introduced to the United Kingdom. Seed was sent to Borde Hill Garden, West Sussex, England by plant hunter George Forrest about 1925.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7 - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-12 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)10 - 20
Height10 - 20 m
Spread4 - 8 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

PestsNo major pests.
Notable SpecimensTrewidden Gardens, Cornwall, England.
Flower DescriptionPink flowers up to 25 cm across.

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