Magnolia 'Albatross' (Albatross Magnolia)


Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Cultivar'Albatross'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginCultivated by Michael Taylor at the Trewithen Gardens in Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b-8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-17.8 - (-6.7)
Temperature (°F)0-20
Height8-12 m
Spread4-8 m
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeCommonly used as a specimen plant.
PropagationPropagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring to early summer.
CultivationPrefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun, and sheltered from cold winds.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Leaf DescriptionThe oval leaves are green and 15-20 cm long.
Flower DescriptionThe large, showy flowers are white with pale pink centres and fragrant. They are cup-shaped with 9-12 petals and 30 cm across. The flower often opens before the leaves.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit is colourful and cone-shaped.

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