Deeproot Plant Base Online - Magnolia 'George Henry Kern'

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botanical name:
Magnolia 'George Henry Kern'

family: Magnoliaceae

characteristics: tree, scented/aromatic
height: 3.00m width: 3.50m
growth rate: slow
growth habit: bushy
leaf colour: green
flower colour: pink
main period of interest: Spring

growing conditions: full sun, part shade, moist soil, clay soil
prefered soil pH: neutral-acid
minimum temperature: -18°C
USDA zone: 6 to 9

description:
Slow growing large shrub or small bushy tree. Compact habit. Abundant tulip-shaped light pink flowers, darker rose pink in bud, produced over a long period in April and May.

cultivation:
Prefer heavy, rich and moist lime free soil, but can be surprisingly adaptable. A sheltered position, especially protection from early morning sun when frosts are likely will reduce the risk of damage to the flowers. Can be pruned after flowering or in July or August. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution.

usage:
Suitable for small gardens.

other notes:
A hybrid of M.stellata x M. liliiflora, raised by Carl E. Kern, Ohio, USA, 1935