Magnolia 'Lotus' (Lotus Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Cultivar | 'Lotus' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Horticultural origin from New Zealand (a Jury hybrid). |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Above 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-26) - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | (-15) - 30 |
| Height | to 10m |
| Spread | to 8m |
| Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A large, narrow-pyramidal, deciduous single trunk tree with ascending branching. |
| Shape | An upright open branched plant. |
| Landscape | As a specimen tree. |
| Propagation | By softwood cuttings in spring or early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and autumn. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in sun or partial shade. |
| Pests | Scale insects, coral spot, and honey fungus. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Greyish-brown bark with greenish-purple to purplish-brown twigs. |
| Leaf Description | Obovate, mid to deep green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Large cream fragrant flowers with a splash of pink at the base. |
| Texture Description | This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. |
Photographs
Magnolia 'Lotus', form, Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Lotus', flower, Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.