Deeproot Plant Base Online - Magnolia 'Sayonara'

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botanical name:
Magnolia 'Sayonara'

family: Magnoliaceae

characteristics: tree, scented/aromatic
height: 8.00m width: 4.00m
growth rate: medium
growth habit: broad headed
leaf colour: green
flower colour: white
main period of interest: Spring

growing conditions: full sun, part shade, moist soil, clay soil
prefered soil pH: neutral-acid
minimum temperature: -23°C
USDA zone: 6 to 9

description:
Strong growing medium sized deciduous tree with ovate leaves and in mid sping producing goblet-shaped white flowers, slightly purple-pink tinged at the base.

cultivation:
Prefer heavy, rich and moist lime free soil, but quite 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.

propagation:
By cuttings.

other notes:
Hybrid of M. liliiflora x M. x veitchii, raised by D. Todd Gresham, Santa Cruz, California, registered in 1966.

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