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Magnolia kobus
var. stellata 'Pinkie'
Magnolia Pinkie
Origin: Originated at the National Arboretum in Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America.
| Family |
| Magnoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Magnolia |
| Species |
| kobus |
| Cultivar |
| 'Pinkie' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Variety |
| stellata |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5-9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3-H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -23.3- (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -10-30 |
| Height |
| 3-4 m |
| Spread |
| 2-3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Used as a specimen or focal plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun. |
| Shape |
| Grows in a dense, compact round shape. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Magnolia root borer (Euzophera magnolialis) may cause problems in nurseries, but rarely in the landscape. Magnolia scale can also be a common issue. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| The green, oval leaves are 10-15 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| The large showy flowers are cup-shaped and grow 15-20 cm across. They are pale pink with 6-10 petals. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Caerhays Castle, Gorran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated from softwood cuttings, taken in the spring. |
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