Magnolia 'Apollo' (Apollo Magnolia)
Botanical Information
Family | Magnoliaceae |
Genus | Magnolia |
Cultivar | 'Apollo' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
Origin | Originated in New Zealand. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a - 9b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | - 23.3 - (-1.1) |
Temperature (°F) | - 10 - 30 |
Height | 4 - 8 m |
Spread | 4 - 8 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | This tree produces bright pink flowers in early spring. |
Shape | Upright. |
Landscape | Commonly used as a specimen plant. |
Propagation | Propagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring to early summer. |
Cultivation | Prefers well drained, neutral to acidic soils in full sun. |
Pests | Susceptible to scale insects, coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora root rot. |
Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Gorran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | The green, oval leaves are 10-15 cm long. |
Flower Description | The star-shaped flowers features 9-12 petals and grows 20 cm across. The flowers are pale pink on the inside and bright, darker pink on the outside. |
Photographs
![Magnolia 'Apollo', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Magnolia 'Apollo', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-Apollo-cc-frm.jpg)
Magnolia 'Apollo', form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
![Magnolia 'Apollo', bud. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 16/10/2019. Magnolia 'Apollo', bud. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 16/10/2019.](photos/Magnolia-Apollo-bd2.jpg)
Magnolia 'Apollo', bud. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 16/10/2019.
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![Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-Apollo-cc-flw.jpg)
Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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![Magnolia 'Apollo', bark. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Magnolia 'Apollo', bark. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-Apollo-lan-brk.jpg)
Magnolia 'Apollo', bark. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
![Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-Apollo-cc-flw-2.jpg)
Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
![Magnolia 'Apollo', leaf bud. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Magnolia 'Apollo', leaf bud. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-Apollo-lan-bd.jpg)
Magnolia 'Apollo', leaf bud. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
![Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-Apollo-cc-flw-4.jpg)
Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
![Magnolia 'Apollo', form. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Magnolia 'Apollo', form. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-Apollo-lan-frm.jpg)
Magnolia 'Apollo', form. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
![Magnolia 'Apollo', form. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Magnolia 'Apollo', form. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-Apollo-lan-frm2.jpg)
Magnolia 'Apollo', form. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
![Magnolia 'Apollo', bark. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Magnolia 'Apollo', bark. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-Apollo-lan-brk2.jpg)
Magnolia 'Apollo', bark. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
![Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-Apollo-lan-flw.jpg)
Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
![Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.](photos/Magnolia-Apollo-lan-flw3.jpg)
Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.