Magnolia campbellii x sargentiana
var. robusta
Sargent's Magnolia
Family |
Magnoliaceae |
Genus |
Magnolia |
Species |
campbellii x sargentiana |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous) |
Variety |
robusta |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3-H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-23.3- (-1.1) |
Temperature (°F) |
-10-30 |
General Description |
A large deciduous tree with bright pink flowers. The leaves appear after the flowers have begun to bloom. |
Landscape |
Commonly used as a specimen plant for its bright coloured blooms. |
Cultivation |
Prefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun. |
Pests |
No notable pest or diseases but may occasionally be bothered by scale. |
Habitat |
Wet broad-leaved forests. Found at elevations between 1400 m and 3000 m. |
Notable Specimens |
Caerhays Castle, Gorran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Burncoose Nursery and Gardens, Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, England. |
Propagation |
Propagated from softwood cuttings taken in the summer. |