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Magnolia
Origin: Native to East Asia and the Himalayas, eastern North America and Central America.
| Family |
| Magnoliaceae |
| Genus |
| Magnolia |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H7 |
| Height |
| 12 - 24 m |
| Spread |
| 9 - 12 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Shape |
| Upright. |
| ID Characteristic |
| Magnolia planting is best done in a moist, rich, slightly acidic soil that is amended with compost or leaf mold will get the tree off to a good start. |
| Pests |
| Might be attacked by capsid bug, snails, horse chestnut scale, coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus. |
| Leaf Description |
| Glossy and leathery leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Showy, fragrant flowers that are white, pink, red, purple or yellow. |
| Propagation |
| By softwood cuttings in early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. |
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