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Magnolia
'Dark Shadow'
Dark Shadow Magnolia, Dark Shadow Hybrid Magnolia
Origin: Originated in the United States of America.
| Family |
| Magnoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Magnolia |
| Cultivar |
| 'Dark Shadow' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5-9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 to -1 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 |
| Height |
| 3 - 4 m |
| Spread |
| 1 - 3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Good as an accent tree or in a fragrance garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in moist, organically rich and well drained soil. Full sun is best for flowering, but will tolerate partial shade. |
| Shape |
| Oval when younger, as it matures it becomes more round and irregular in shape. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Thin, brownish grey. |
| Leaf Description |
| Dark green, oval leaves range from 10 - 15 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| The saucer-shaped flower is 15 - 20 cm across with 6 petals. It is reddish-purple, has a waxy texture and fragrant. |
| Fruit Description |
| Brownish-red cones, 2 - 7 cm across and filled with red seeds. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by hardwood cuttings. |
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