Woody > Magnolia > Magnolia x loebneri > Magnolia x loebneri 'Spring Snow'

Family

Magnoliaceae

Genus

Magnolia

Species

x loebneri

Cultivar

'Spring Snow'

Category

Woody

Type

Tree (deciduous)

Synonyms

Magnolia kobus var. loebneri 'Spring Snow'

USDA Hardiness Zone

4a - 8b

Canadian Hardiness Zone

5 - 9

RHS Hardiness Zone

H6

Temperature (°C)

-34.4 - -9.4

Temperature (°F)

-30 - 15

Height

7.5 - 9m tree

Spread

4 - 8 metres

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Description and Growing Information

Flowering Period

General Description

It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban street side plantings are best avoided.

Landscape

As a specimen or border shrub.

Cultivation

Grow in full sun to partial shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil class, but has a definite preference for acidic soils.

Shape

A rounded form.

Growth

Medium

Pests

Affected by diseases like coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus, fungal leaf spot or iron deficiency and lime-induced chlorosis. Can be damaged by horse chestnut scale, capsid bug and snails.

Habitat

Horticultural origin.

Bark/Stem Description

The bark is smooth and can range from brown to grey in colour with pronounced, small, white lenticels.

Leaf Description

Dark green foliage throughout the season. The pointed leaves turn coppery-bronze in autumn.

Flower Description

Pure white, about 15 petals (tepals), fragrant.

Fruit Description

Showy pink fruit displayed from early to mid autumn.

Texture Description

A fine to medium textured plant that remains consistent throughout all seasons.

Notable Specimens

Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.

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