Deeproot Plant Base Online - Magnolia 'Todd Gresham'

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botanical name:
Magnolia 'Todd Gresham'

family: Magnoliaceae

characteristics: tree, scented/aromatic
height: 8.00m width: 4.00m
growth rate: medium
growth habit: broad headed
leaf colour: green
flower colour: pink
fruit colour: red
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. Large bowl-shaped fragrant flowers, up to 25cm across, white inside and light pink outside deepening to reddish pink at the bases. Flowers early to mid spring, followed in autumn by red fruits.

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. x soulangeana 'Rustica Rubra' x M. x veitchii