Magnolia liliiflora
'Serene'
Serene Magnolia
Family |
Magnoliaceae |
Genus |
Magnolia |
Species |
liliiflora |
Cultivar |
'Serene' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7b-8a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-17.8-(-6.7) |
Temperature (°F) |
0-20 |
Height |
4-6 m |
Spread |
4-6 m |
Landscape |
Used as a specimen plant. |
Cultivation |
Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun. |
Shape |
Grows in a pyramid shape. |
Growth |
Medium |
Bark/Stem Description |
Smooth, pale grey bark with brown twigs. |
Leaf Description |
The dark green, ovate leaves are leathery and 10-15 cm long. |
Flower Description |
The cup-shaped flowers are rose-pink and grow 15-20 cm across. |
Notable Specimens |
Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
By softwood cuttings in spring or early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and autumn. |