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', bud. Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 16/10/2019.
Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Apollo', bark. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Apollo', flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia 'Apollo', leaf bud. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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.
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.