Magnolia
'Banana Split'
Banana Split Magnolia
Family |
Magnoliaceae |
Genus |
Magnolia |
Cultivar |
'Banana Split' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6a-9b |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3-H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-23.3- (-1.1) |
Temperature (°F) |
-10-30 |
Height |
2-4 m |
Cultivation |
Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun. |
Leaf Description |
The green, oval leaves are 10-15 cm long. |
Flower Description |
The cup-shaped flowers are pale yellow-cream colours, and often have purple streaks throughout. They grow up to 25 cm across. |
Notable Specimens |
Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Propagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring to early summer. |