Magnolia x soulangeana
'Jon Jon'
Jon Jon Magnolia
Family |
Magnoliaceae |
Genus |
Magnolia |
Species |
x soulangeana |
Cultivar |
'Jon Jon' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Synonyms |
Magnolia x soulangiana |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6a - 9b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
-34 - -3.8 |
Temperature (°F) |
-30 - 25 |
Height |
6 - 9 m |
Spread |
4.7 - 6 m |
General Description |
Late spring season bloomer, preferring moist soil that is not wet, and grows best in full sun or partial shade. |
Cultivation |
could be rooted from softwood cuttings taken as soon as new spring growth reaches a length of about 15 cm. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
Large fuzzy flower buds develop into goblet-shaped flowers. |
Leaf Description |
15 - 20 cm long and medium green, sometimes turning yellow before falling in autumn. |
Flower Description |
White with purple centre, large flowers, with diameters up to 30 cm. |
Notable Specimens |
Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
Propagation |
From woody stem cuttings. |