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Magnolia liliiflora x kobus var. stellata Group
Overview The cross M. liliiflora (diploid, 2n=38) x kobus var stellata (tetraploid) results in sterile triploid hybrids (2n=57), the so-called Kosar Hybrids. Hybrids are excellent, hardy shrubs, intermediate to both parents. Later flowering (early May) than M. kobus var stellata. Seedlings show broad variation regarding flower colour (all shades of purple to pink) and number…
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Magnolia wilsonii
Overview Requires shady position (sensitive to sunburn in sunny position), just like M. sieboldii. Magnolia wilsonii flowers in summer (instead of summertime as most other Magnolia’s). Completely hardy. Threatened with extinction in the wild. Suitable for small gardens. Additional Notes Oyama subsectie dus een bijzonderheid Technical Details Height: 200 cm Width: 200 cm Growing Conditions…
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Magnolia virginiana var. australis
Overview Evergreen in warmer climates. Small fragrant flowers. Remarkable shiny, coral red seeds on cone-like seed pods. Silvery undersides of leaves. Tolerates wettish soils. Additional Notes wintergroen, fijn gebladerte, bladonderzijde zilverkleurig, kleine geurige en delicate bloemen die een zeer mooie vruchtzetting geven, boom verdraagt wat nattigheid Technical Details
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Magnolia virginiana
Overview The only Magnolia resistant to wet soils. Elegant tree with a wide columnar shape. Green leaves with whitish green undersides. Blooming from June through September with creamy white, upright flowers. Slight pleasant fragrance (lemon). M. virginiana is evergreen in its original habitat, yet semi-evergreen in colder regions. Tolerates full sun provided the soil is…
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Magnolia tripetala
Overview Large, fast growing, multi-stemmed tree with a loose, broad tree crown. Green glossy leaves (up to 40-50 cm long) with a tropical appearance. Red flower buds. Cup-shaped, creamy white flowers. Flowers consist of a multiple of three petals (6 or 9), hence the name “tripetala”. Common name Umbrella Magnolia, due to the umbrella shaped…