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. |